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The number of chromosomes found in a sex gell depends on the organism discussed. The number of chromosomes in a sex cell is half the number found in the body cells. Human body cells have 46 chromosomes, their sex cells have 23.
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∙ 10y agoIn humans, there are 23 chromosomes in each sex cell, since sex cells have half the amount of regular cell chromosomes.
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Most sex-linked genes are found on which chromosome x y?
Many sex-linked genes are found on the X chromosome. More than 100 sex-linked genetic disorders have now been mapped to the X chromosome. The human Y chromosome is much smaller than the X chromosome and appears to contain only few genes.
What number and types of chromosomes are found in a human somatic cell?
22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome i believe. are u in bild 1? haha
If a characteristic is sex-linked then where is the gene for it found?
Genes for sex-linked traits can be found on the sex chromosomes - X and Y. Almost all sex-linked traits are determined by the X chromosome, because it is much larger than the Y chromosome and can thus carry more genes. A few sex-linked traits are known on the Y chromosome, including - believe it or not - hairy ears.
What kind of conditions is carried on a chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes?
Sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis are carried on autosomes (chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes). Probably too many to list . . Right now, off the top of my head, I can think of Down's Syndrome (21st chromosome) and the "cri du chat" (5th chromosome) . . .
How many chromosomes are in a human sperm Cell?
23 singles. Actually, for the astute, there are 22 autosomes and one sex chromosome.
What chromosome are found in body cell but not sex cell?
Homologous Chromosomes
How many chromosome are present in a humans sex cell?
23 haploid sex cells
How many chromoses are in a human sex cell?
A human sex cell has 22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome (23 total).
Is chromosome 19 autosomal or sex chromosome?
Chromosome#19 is autosomal cell when refering to the human system. The #23 chromsomes is the sex cell in the human body system.
What is the sex cell of a rooster?
Xy chromosome
What cell contains only one sex cell?
In males, sperm contain only one sex chromosome. In females, eggs contain only one sex chromosome.
Is sickle cell anemia x-chromosome or non x-chromosome?
Sickle cell anemia is not sex linked.
what cell contain only one sex chromosome?
In males, sperm contain only one sex chromosome. In females, eggs contain only one sex chromosome.
How many copies of each chromosome are found animal sex cells?
1
How many copies of each chromosome are found in animals sex cells?
1
What cell would a hiploid be?
A haploid cell is a sex-chromosome without pair. A diploid cell is a sex-chromosome with pairs . People have 22 chromosome pairs and 2 chromosomes they do not have pairs. A man has XY chromosomes and a woman XX chromosomes.
Most sex-linked genes are found on which chromosome x y?
Many sex-linked genes are found on the X chromosome. More than 100 sex-linked genetic disorders have now been mapped to the X chromosome. The human Y chromosome is much smaller than the X chromosome and appears to contain only few genes.
