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Barr bodies form as a mechanism of dosage compensation in female mammals, where one of the two X chromosomes in each cell is randomly inactivated during early embryonic development. This ensures that females, who have two X chromosomes, do not have double the dosage of X-linked genes compared to males, who have only one X chromosome. The inactivated X chromosome condenses into a compact structure called a Barr body, which is largely transcriptionally inactive. This process helps maintain gene expression balance between the sexes.

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How many Barr bodies cell does XXXY has?

A Barr body is an inactivated X chromosome. An XXXY cell would contain 1 Barr Body. Men have no Barr bodies, and women have 1.


How many barr bodies are found in an extra y chromosome?

Barr bodies are inactivated X chromosomes found in females, and males typically do not have Barr bodies since they have one X and one Y chromosome. In the case of an individual with an extra Y chromosome (for example, XYY syndrome), there are no Barr bodies present, as Barr bodies are formed from X chromosomes only. Therefore, the presence of an extra Y chromosome does not contribute to Barr body formation.


Does an individual with Turner syndrome have any Barr bodies present in their cells?

Individuals with Turner syndrome typically have only one X chromosome, so they do not have Barr bodies present in their cells. Barr bodies are inactive X chromosomes that are typically found in cells with two X chromosomes.


True or false males generally do not have barr bodies?

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What is the Number of Barr bodies inside cheek cell of male with Klinefelter's Syndrome?

A male with Klinefelter's Syndrome (XXY genotype) would have two Barr bodies in each cheek cell, as they have an extra X chromosome. This extra X chromosome forms Barr bodies inactivated during embryonic development, leading to the presence of two Barr bodies in cells with two X chromosomes.


What is the number of barr bodies inside the cheek cell of a human?

143


If the extra x will be Barr bodies why do kline felter males or Turners female have certain problem?

if the extra Xwill be Barr bodies why dp kline felter males or Turnes female have certain problem


Why are Barr bodies not found in most human cells?

Barr bodies are inactivated X chromosomes found in female mammals as a mechanism to equalize gene dosage between males (XY) and females (XX). In most human cells, only one X chromosome is active, while the other is condensed into a Barr body, typically occurring in somatic cells of females. In males, since there is only one X chromosome, Barr bodies are absent. Therefore, Barr bodies are primarily found in the cells of females, and not in most human cells overall, especially in male cells.


Where can barr bodies be found?

BARR BODIES CAN BE SEEN AS A SMALL APPENDAGE ON THE NUCLEOUS OF A POLYMORPHONUCLEAR NEUTROPHIL OF BLOOD CELLS FROM A FEMALE HUMAN. THESE ARE ONE OF THE WHITE CELL TYPES SEEN ON A BLOOD SMEAR DONE ON A CBC. tim goodman clinical lab scientist


A human cell with 2 Barr bodies and no Y chromosome is from?

The human cell is most likely from a female individual. Barr bodies are inactivated X chromosomes in females, and the absence of a Y chromosome indicates that the individual does not have male sex chromosomes.


A human individual is phenotypically female but her interphase somatic nuclei do not show the presence of Barr bodies what concerning her is probably true?

The individual likely has an intersex condition like Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) where the body does not respond to androgens, and thus does not form Barr bodies in the nuclei. In AIS, the individual has XY chromosomes but develops female physical characteristics due to insensitivity to male hormones.


Why are barr bodies important?

Barr bodies are important because they are condensed, inactive X chromosomes found in female cells, which helps balance gene expression between males and females. This process, called X chromosome inactivation, ensures dosage compensation between sexes and prevents overexpression of genes on the X chromosome in females. Barr bodies also play a role in regulating gene expression and maintaining cellular function.