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What does it mean to say that a gene is linked to a chromosome?
When a gene is linked to a chromosome, it means that the gene is physically located on that chromosome. This means that the gene is inherited along with the chromosome it is located on, and may be inherited together with other nearby genes on the same chromosome.
What can't a karyotype show?
A karyotype cannot show detailed information about specific gene mutations or variations. It also cannot detect chromosomal rearrangements at a very small scale. Additionally, it does not provide information on gene expression levels or functional characteristics of genes.
What part of a chromosome carries information and controls a trait?
Genes, which are segments of DNA, carry the information that controls traits on a chromosome. Each gene contains the instructions for making specific proteins that determine various characteristics or traits in an organism.
How did Alfred sturtevant use gene linkage to create gene maps?
Alfred Sturtevant used gene linkage to create gene maps by analyzing the patterns of inheritance of genes located on the same chromosome. By studying how often certain genes were inherited together, he was able to determine their relative positions on the chromosome. This information allowed him to create the first genetic maps, which showed the linear order of genes along a chromosome.
Is inversion a type of gene mutation?
No, inversion is not a type of gene mutation. Inversion is a genetic rearrangement where a segment of DNA is reversed within a chromosome, but it does not change the genetic information or sequence of the genes. Gene mutations, on the other hand, involve changes in the DNA sequence of a gene, which can lead to altered protein production and potentially cause genetic disorders.
Regions of DNA within each chromosome?
gene
Where is the beta globin gene?
The beta globin gene is located on chromosome 11 in humans. It codes for the beta globin protein, which is a subunit of hemoglobin found in red blood cells. Mutations in this gene can lead to conditions such as sickle cell anemia and beta thalassemia.
What is an mutation?
An Inversion mutation is a mutation that causes a reversal in the order of a segment of a chromosome within the chromosome, or a gene.
Relationship between gene chromosome and DNA?
Hi, Chromosome are structure within cells which contain genetic information that is passed from one generation to other generation. Gene is a section of chromosome. A Gene carried coded information within sequence of chemicals. When needed particular information is decoded and used to provide for protien synthesis within the cells. Deoxy-ribo-nucleic(DNA) is the chemical which carries the genetic code.
What various types of genetic material in order from simplest to most complex?
nucleus → chromosome → gene
List these in order from smallest to largest chromosome gene cell?
Smallest to largest: Gene (a place on a chromosome); chromosome (there are 46 in human cells); and DNA (because it accounts for all the genetic material in a cell).
What is a segment with information to make a protein?
A segment of DNA on a chromosome that controls the production of a protein is called a gene. Chromosome a cellular structure that contains DNA.
What does it mean to say that a gene is linked to a chromosome?
When a gene is linked to a chromosome, it means that the gene is physically located on that chromosome. This means that the gene is inherited along with the chromosome it is located on, and may be inherited together with other nearby genes on the same chromosome.
What is it called when extra copies of part of a chromosome are made?
It is called gene duplication when extra copies of a gene or segment of DNA are created within a chromosome. This process can lead to genetic variation and the emergence of new gene functions.
Gene is it the same as a chromosome?
no, the gene is not actually the chromosome but a part of chormosome...
True or False A mutation is the part of a chromosome that carries information about a trait?
False. A mutation refers to a change in the DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome, not the specific part of a chromosome that carries information about a trait.
Is a mutation part of a chromosome that carries information about a trait?
no. what you described is a gene. a mutation is a change in the DNA which can sometimes change a gene
