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Which part of the cell body contains the cell's genetic material?
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∙ 13y ago
the cel l nucleus contains genetic material known asDNA
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What do body cells do not contribute to genetic material?
sex cells
Does every cell have genetic material?
No, the gametes or sex cells contain only half of the chromosomes of a body cell so the gene count would not be equal.
Does the human heart and lungs contain cells that have the same genetic information but perform different functions?
Yes. Every cell in your body contains the exact same genetic information, regardless of where that cell is found.
Does the nucleus carry genetic information called DNA?
yes! the nucleus stores genetic information. every cell in the body contains the same genes,segments of DNA. each type of cell has certain genes turned on, while others are turned off. DNA and RNA acting as intermediary.........
How does the amount of genetic material compare between sex cells and body cells?
Half. A somatic cell contains 2n and a gamete contains just n, where n is the number of chromosomes, which varies among species.Stating the obvious, if an animal has to have 2n, and is formed via sexual reproduction then mathematically speaking, both gametes have to only have n. The survivability of a 3n animal (of a species/generation that is 2n) is low or impossible, and will usually die, sometimes even before being born. Such errors in division do occur, and they are naturally miscarried.
What do body cells do not contribute to genetic material?
sex cells
What genetic material can be extracted from your body tissues and used to create a profile to identify a victim or suspect?
Any cell from your body, which have the nucleus, will do for genetic material. So you can collect the blood, which have white blood cells, will do. Biopsy from any part gives you enough cells for the genetic material, you need for genetic testing.
Body cell mutations cannot be passed on to offspring. This is because body cells do not contribute genetic material to?
sex cells
Why is the genetic material for eye color in the cells of the big toe?
Genetic material is in DNA. DNA can be found in every cell in the body....including your toe!
Where is all genetic material that controls a person's traits located in their body?
In your cells' nucleus.
What is one reason DNA is linked to all body functions?
DNA is linked to all body functions because it is the genetic material which contains all the genetic information about our whole body
Does every cell have genetic material?
No, the gametes or sex cells contain only half of the chromosomes of a body cell so the gene count would not be equal.
Contains hereditary material?
There are many body tissues that contain hereditary material. These tissues include skin cells as well as red blood cells.
Why do the body cells and sex cells divide differently?
Because body cells need to make genetically identical daughter cells and sex cells need to make genetically unique cells with half the genetic material of the parent cell.
Why do the sex cells and the body cells divide differently?
Because body cells need to make genetically identical daughter cells and sex cells need to make genetically unique cells with half the genetic material of the parent cell.
Is genetic material found in all cells?
The name of the genetic material found in every cell in your body is called DNA. This DNA is responsible for giving you your physical traits for example.
What is the difference between the genetic material in body cells and gametes?
Gametes only contain one half the total genetic information.
