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What is the shape of a chromosome?

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Updated: 11/15/2021

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Why is x chromosome called x?

An X chromosome is known as an X chromosome based on its shape, which resembles an X. The Y chromosome resembles a Y.


Illustration of metacentric chromosome?

A metacentric chromosome is one with a centrally located centromere, resulting in two arms of equal length when the chromosome is divided. This gives the chromosome a characteristic V-shape or X-shape appearance when visualized under a microscope. Metacentric chromosomes are commonly found in many organisms, including humans.


What letter of the alphabet does a chromosome most likely resemble?

A chromosome most likely resembles the letter "X" due to its shape and structure.


What chromosome is the same size and shape but aren't identical?

Chiral chromosomes.


Instructions from DNA are translated into proteins by what organelles?

chromosome or chromotin, that contains genes. the chromosome takes shape of the chromotin. these are also known as "instructions."


What shape do chromosomes resemble?

If you mean as a whole, most chromosomes resemble the shape of the letter X. There may be a sex chromosome, and it may resemble the letter V in males of the species, though in that case, it is called a Y-Chromosome. During the anaphase of mitosis, they would be L-shaped.If you mean in terms of the shape of the genetic material, then chromosomes have a double-helix shape.


Instructions from DNA are translated into proteins by organelles called what?

chromosome or chromotin, that contains genes. the chromosome takes shape of the chromotin. these are also known as "instructions."


Is a gene a peace of chromosome?

Yes, a gene is a piece of chromosome. They are the components that chromosomes are made up from. The chromosome itself is like a ribbon, consisting of many genes, controlling the characteristics of a person, such as hair color, eye color, or ear shape.


What would stopped Mendel from finding a pattern in his results?

If seed shape did not have a clearly dominant form. If seed color and shape were located on the same chromosome


What is the shape of chromosome in human body?

All 23 pairs of chromosomes are in the shape of an X, except for the Y chromosome, of which one is found in the nucleus of each male cell. This one is (surprise, surprise) in the shape of a Y. If you look at a human female cell, all 23 pairs are comprised entirely of X-shaped chromosomes.


What is the shape of a prokaryotic chromosome?

Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically circular in shape, meaning they form a closed loop. This circular chromosome is found free-floating in the cytoplasm of the prokaryotic cell, unlike the linear chromosomes found in eukaryotic cells which are housed within the nucleus.


Why do chromosome have an x -shape?

chromatids have centraly located centriols which gives them U shape. they are attached together by a centromere resulting in X