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Why do biologists use dividing cells to determine the number of chromosomes in an organism?
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Biologists use dividing cells to determine the number of chromosomes in an organism because when cells go through mitosis (the process of dividing) the chromosomes become much more visible.
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Found on chromosomes they determine specific characteristics of the organism?
Genes are found on chromosomes and they determine specific characteristics of the organism. They are hereditary and are transferred from the parent to the offspring.
What do chromosomes carry that determine the organisms traits?
Chromosomes are used to determine the sex of an organism. For example, in humans, males will have one x chromosome and one y, while females have two x chromosomes.?æ
Do chromosomes contain mitochondria that determine which trait an organism will have?
No.In some cells, mitochondria contain small chromosomes. Mitochondria have circular DNA molecules.Not advanced as chromosomes
How many chromosomes will a gamete of this organism have?
It varies from organism to organism. Humans have 23 chromosomes in a haploid (gamate) cell.
How many chromosomes does every organism has?
The number of chromosomes in a organism can vary. Humans have 46 chromosomes, or 23 pairs.
How does meiosis produce an organism with all 4 chromosomes?
By dividing
Found on chromosomes they determine specific characteristics of the organism?
Genes are found on chromosomes and they determine specific characteristics of the organism. They are hereditary and are transferred from the parent to the offspring.
Do chromosomes do anything?
Chromosomes determine the gender of an organism and also influence genetic conditions.
Found on chromosomes they determine specific characteristics of the orgsmism?
Genes determine the specific characteristics of an organism.
What do chromosomes carry that determine the organisms traits?
Chromosomes are used to determine the sex of an organism. For example, in humans, males will have one x chromosome and one y, while females have two x chromosomes.?æ
Briefly state what chromosomes contain and what they determine in organisms?
Chromosomes contain links of amino acids and other chemicals. They determine everything about organisms, Chromosomes contain DNA, which is the blue print of any organism
Do chromosomes contain mitochondria that determine which trait an organism will have?
No.In some cells, mitochondria contain small chromosomes. Mitochondria have circular DNA molecules.Not advanced as chromosomes
What type of sex is an organism with 2 X chromosomes?
An organism with 2 X sex chromosomes is female.
Where does an organism receive its chromosomes from?
An organisms gets its chromosomes from its parent(s).
How many chromosomes are found in sperm cells from the above organism?
The number of chromosomes in sperm cells varies among organisms. Without knowing the specific organism mentioned above, it is not possible to determine the exact number of chromosomes in its sperm cells.
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
How many chromosomes will a gamete of this organism have?
It varies from organism to organism. Humans have 23 chromosomes in a haploid (gamate) cell.
