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What does deletion chromosome consists of?
There is no 'deletion chromosome'. You mean chromosome deletion, and it is a phenomenon where a chromosome disappears from cell's genetic layout.
What chromosome does tay-sachs disease affect?
chromosome 17 The correct answer is chromosome 15
What is an antonym for chromosome?
Chromosome does not have an antonym.
Illustration of metacentric chromosome?
A metacentric chromosome is one in which the centromere is located in the center of the chromosome.
What chromosome is the HBB gene on?
chromosome 11
The purpose of mapping the genes is to?
show where on a chromosome each gene is located.
What is the purpose of genetic mapping?
Genetic mapping is mapping genes to a specific location on a chromosome. therefore the purpose is that it helps to tell where on the chromosome a mutation is. For example if scientists find were on a chromosome a gene for a certain mutation, they can conduct gene therapy to replace it with a normal version of that gene. Basically it just tells scientists the location of a mutation so they can fix it more efficiently.
What is a function of chromosomes?
A chromosome is transferred from parent to offspring and its purpose is to transport genetic material to the cell of the offspring
Is an x chromosome and chromosome the same thing?
An x chromosome is specifically a feminine chromosome. With a x and y chromosome its male, with a x and x, it is a female.
Which chromosome contains the sex gene?
chromosome 1 chromosome 1
What does deletion chromosome consists of?
There is no 'deletion chromosome'. You mean chromosome deletion, and it is a phenomenon where a chromosome disappears from cell's genetic layout.
What chromosome does tay-sachs disease affect?
chromosome 17 The correct answer is chromosome 15
What is an antonym for chromosome?
Chromosome does not have an antonym.
Does an x chromosome looks the same as a y chromosome?
No. An 'X' chromosome looks like an 'X'. The 'Y' chromosome looks like a deformed 'X'. It is noticeably different to an 'X' chromosome. Also, the 'Y' chromosome is only a third of the size of an 'X' chromosome - an 'X' chromosome is 155 million base pares, while the 'Y' chromosome is only 58 million base pairs.
At the beginning of cell division DNA and the proteins associated with the DNA coil into a structure called an?
chromosome.
Illustration of metacentric chromosome?
A metacentric chromosome is one in which the centromere is located in the center of the chromosome.
What condition is carried on a chromosome other then the sex chromosome?
The gene that causes cystic fibrosis is located on chromosome 7, which is an autosome, not a sex chromosome.
