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A gene is, specifically, a distinct sequence of nucleotides in the DNA that form a portion of the chromosome that determines what amino acid chains are made by cells. These are distributed all over in every chromosome, and there are a massive number of genes in the body, though most of them don't have any external representation like hair color and skin color do.

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How many genes do fruit flies have on their chromosomes?

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What describes the relationship between the number of genes and the number of chromosomes in human skin cells?

There are more genes than chromosomes in skin cells.


How many genes do chromosomes have?

Chromosomes contain thousands of genes. The exact number of genes on a chromosome can vary depending on the species. For example, humans have approximately 20,000-25,000 genes distributed among their 23 pairs of chromosomes.


Are the chromosomes located in the genes?

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23 from mom 23 from dad = 46 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ This answer is incorrect. The answer above answers the question: How many chromosomes are in the human genome? Chromosomes are made up of genes and in the human body there are 23 pairs of chromosomes, the human genome is theorized to have 20,000-25,000 genes So assuming (unrealistically) that every chromosome carried the same amount of genetic material (which they don't), then the answer would be 22,500/23 (for approximations sake).


Are chromosomes genes or are genes chromosomes?

Genes are stretches of DNA that contain code to make proteins. Chromosomes are made up of numerous Genes.


Is there 30000 genes on each chromosomes?

No, there are not 30,000 genes on each chromosome. The number of genes on each chromosome varies, ranging from approximately 200 to over 2,000 genes per chromosome. In total, humans have around 20,000-25,000 genes spread across all 23 pairs of chromosomes.


Are the genes in daughter cells produced by mitoses the same as or different from the genes in the original cell?

The genes in daughter cells produced by mitosis are the same as the genes in the original cell. Mitosis is a process of cell division where the genetic material is replicated and evenly distributed between the daughter cells, ensuring that they have an identical genetic makeup to the original cell.


Are chromosomes found on genes?

Chromosomes contain genes, which are the units of inheritance that carry genetic information. Genes are located on specific locations on chromosomes, known as gene loci. Each chromosome carries hundreds to thousands of genes that determine an individual's traits and characteristics.


What role do chromosomes play in inhertance?

Genes are located on chromosomes. Genes are simply regions on chromosomes that code for polypeptides.


The genes on the x and y chromosomes are called what?

The genes carried on the X and Y chromosomes are called your "sex chromosomes".


Difference between chromosomes and genes?

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