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Do chromosomes come in pairs?

Yes, chromosomes in humans come in pairs. Each individual has 23 pairs of chromosomes, with one of each pair inherited from each parent, for a total of 46 chromosomes.


What are the chromosomes pairs 1-22 collectively known as?

The chromosomes pairs 1-22 are collectively known as autosomes.


How many chomosones are in a human?

There are 46 chromosomes in a human, made up of 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.


How many chromosomes come from each parent?

Each parent contributes half of their chromosomes to their offspring. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, with one member of each pair coming from the mother and the other from the father.


What life form possesses the most chromosomes?

The Ferns known as "Ophioglossum", apparently possesses 768 (384 pairs) of chromosomes - Humans only have 46 (23 pairs).


What are pairs of chromosomes called?

Pairs Of Chromosomes Are Called :Sets


How many pairs of chromosomes does an adult have?

An adult human has 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46 chromosomes.


Explain why the majority of genes in an organism occur in pairs.?

Genes come in pairs because Genes are in chromosomes and chromosomes come in pairs as well.


During meiosis, when do the chromosomes line up as homologous pairs?

During meiosis, chromosomes line up as homologous pairs during the first stage of meiosis, known as prophase I.


How many pairs of chromosomes does a cat have?

19 pairs; 38 chromosomes


What are the other 44 chromosomes called?

The other 44 chromosomes are called autosomes. These chromosomes come in pairs and determine an individual's traits and characteristics, excluding the sex chromosomes.


How many chromosomes do manatees have?

manatees have 48 pairs of chromosomes in their body.