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What are regions of the chromosome with few functional genes called?
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Heterochromatin
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Regions of the chromosome with few functional genes are called gene deserts or gene-poor regions. These regions typically have a lower density of genes compared to other parts of the chromosome, and are often associated with non-coding DNA or regulatory elements.
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Are like the words that make up the books of instructions called chromosomes?
The instruction on chromosomes is called genetic information and is encoded on regions on the chromosome called genes
What is the name of genes that are carried on the same chromosome?
The genes that are carried on the same chromosome are called as the linked genes.
What is the functional segment of DNA?
Functional segments of DNA are called genes
What is it called when genes are located on the same chromosome?
Genes on the same chromosome are said to be linked.
What is the functional unit of information on the chromosome?
NO. . the functional unit of genetics is the gene. . and a single chromosome may contain 100's of genes in it.. . vegi.chaitanya@gmail.com
Are like the words that make up the books of instructions called chromosomes?
The instruction on chromosomes is called genetic information and is encoded on regions on the chromosome called genes
What is the name of genes that are carried on the same chromosome?
The genes that are carried on the same chromosome are called as the linked genes.
What is the functional segment of DNA?
Functional segments of DNA are called genes
What is it called when genes are located on the same chromosome?
Genes on the same chromosome are said to be linked.
What is the functional unit of information on the chromosome?
NO. . the functional unit of genetics is the gene. . and a single chromosome may contain 100's of genes in it.. . vegi.chaitanya@gmail.com
What are the functional units of the units called?
They are genes.
What are the functional units of hereditary called?
Functional units of heredity are called genes. Genes are segments of DNA that contain instructions for building proteins, which determine an individual's traits and characteristics.
How many chromosomes do you have in a cell found in your elbow?
The X chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes in humans (the other is the Y chromosome). The sex chromosomes form one of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes in each cell. The X chromosome spans about 155 million DNA building blocks (base pairs) and represents approximately 5 percent of the total DNA in cells. Each person normally has one pair of sex chromosomes in each cell. Females have two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y chromosome. Early in embryonic development in females, one of the two X chromosomes is randomly and permanently inactivated in cells other than egg cells. This phenomenon is called X-inactivation or Lyonization. X-inactivation ensures that females, like males, have one functional copy of the X chromosome in each body cell. Because X-inactivation is random, in normal females the X chromosome inherited from the mother is active in some cells, and the X chromosome inherited from the father is active in other cells. Some genes on the X chromosome escape X-inactivation. Many of these genes are located at the ends of each arm of the X chromosome in areas known as the pseudoautosomal regions. Although many genes are unique to the X chromosome, genes in the pseudoautosomal regions are present on both sex chromosomes. As a result, men and women each have two functional copies of these genes. Many genes in the pseudoautosomal regions are essential for normal development. Identifying genes on each chromosome is an active area of genetic research. Because researchers use different approaches to predict the number of genes on each chromosome, the estimated number of genes varies. The X chromosome likely contains between 900 and 1,400 genes. These genes perform a variety of different roles in the body. (Note: So I believe your answer will be 46; 23x2)
What are some examples of genes located on the x chromosome that are not in the pseudoautosomal regions?
Chromosome is A thread like linear strand of DNA and associated proteins in the nucleus!!!!!!
Is a gene the same thing as a chromosome?
No - genes are sections of DNA found on chromosomes that encode for a functional product (like a protein).Chromosomes are compact structures of DNA and proteins.
What spooled string of genes inside the nucleus?
A spooled string of genes packaged in a single unit is called a chromosome. A chromosome is a structure of DNA, RNA, and protein which are found in cells.
What is a section of DNA that code for a trait?
A section of chromosomes that codes for a trait can be called
