sex-linked trait
autosomal trait
One example of a characteristic arising from genes located on chromosomes that are not gender determining is eye color. Eye color is determined by multiple genes located on different chromosomes and is not specifically tied to the X or Y chromosomes that determine gender.
sex-linked trait
One characteristic arising from genes located on gender determining chromosomes is the development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics, such as genitals and reproductive organs. Additionally, these genes can influence hormone levels and patterns of gene expression that contribute to differences in physical and physiological traits between males and females.
Chromosomes contain genes, which are the units of inheritance that carry genetic information. Genes are located on specific locations on chromosomes, known as gene loci. Each chromosome carries hundreds to thousands of genes that determine an individual's traits and characteristics.
Genes are located on chromosomes and carry hereditary instructions that are passed from parents to offspring. Genes determine various traits and characteristics in living organisms.
Alleles are located on chromosomes, which are found in the nucleus of a cell. They can exist in pairs on homologous chromosomes, with one allele from each parent. Alleles are the different forms of a gene that can code for different traits or characteristics.
The specific gene located on the sex chromosomes is the SRY gene, which is responsible for determining male sex characteristics.
No, the genes are in the chromosomes
Chromosomes are located in every cell of the body humans have 24 chromosomes, so there are 24 chromosomes in one single cell
Genes are located on chromosomes and contain the genetic instructions that determine traits and characteristics passed on from parents to offspring. These instructions are in the form of DNA sequences that code for specific proteins or functional RNA molecules.
Technically the nucleus is the major part of a cell that holds the DNA of a cell, but it does sepatare into a form of multiple linear molecules of DNA that merge into the chromosomes. So, basically the nucleus and chromosomes contain DNA.