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each chromosome has thousands of genes that play an important role in determining how an organism develops and functions

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Explain why chromosomes are important for orgsnisms?

Chromosomes carry genetic material from generation to generation and help in evolution of better adapted organisms, hence these are important for each organism.


Which organisms have circular chromosomes?

Prokaryotic organisms such as Bacteria have circular form of chromosomes


Are chromosomes organism?

Chromosomes are not defined as organisms, but they are found in organisms. The chromosomes are part of an organism's genetic information. ~KKMG1


Explain why chromosomes are important for organisms?

Chromosomes are important for organisms because they contain the genetic information in the form of DNA. This genetic information carries instructions for the development, growth, and functioning of an organism. Through the process of cell division, chromosomes ensure that this genetic information is accurately passed on from one generation to the next.


Can organisms with fewer chromosomes reproduce more easily than organism with more number of chromosomes?

Not necessarily. The number of chromosomes does not correlate directly with an organism's ability to reproduce. Organisms with different numbers of chromosomes have evolved various mechanisms to reproduce successfully, and factors like genetic diversity and adaptability are more important for reproductive success than just the number of chromosomes.


An organisms gametes have double the number of chromosomes found in the organisms body cells.?

No, a gamete has half the number of chromosomes as compared to the organisms body cells.


Where are organisms chromosomes located?

in the nucleus


Do more-complex organisms always have more chromosomes than simpler organisms do.?

Chromosomes contain the genes or the DNA of all organisms. Being more complex, does not mean that you have more chromosomes, for example: a human being has 48 chromosomes while chickens and dogs both have 78.


Why are tetraploid organisms fertile?

Most tetraploid organisms are fertile because they have four chromosomes. Triploids on the other hand have three chromosomes which make it infertile.


Where does an organism receive its chromosomes from?

An organisms gets its chromosomes from its parent(s).


What is the difference between aneuploid organisms and euploid organisms?

Euploid organisms have a chromosome number that is an exact multiple of the haploid number (Euploid organisms may however, exhibit either an increase or a decrease in the chromosome number). Aneuploid organisms however, have altered genomes - they either lack chromosomes or have extra ones.


How many chromosomes are in 7 human organisms?

322