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Introduction: A diploid organism contains a pair of chromosomes called homologs. Similarities observed in an organism due to a common ancestor is called Homology. The pair of homologous chromosomes is obtained from the same chromosome.
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Which of the following statements does not correctly describe the characteristics of homologous chromosomes?
Select one:
a. They have the centromeres located at the same spot.
b. They contain identical alleles.
c. They contain the same genes.
d. The size and shape of the chromosomes are the same.
Which of these items have the same exact Genetic information/ Nucleotide Sequence. a. Chromosome 1 from mom and chromosome 1 from dad. b. Homologous chromosomes
c. Sister chromatids
d. All of the above
Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding human chromosomes?
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The chromosome number in humans is 2n=46.
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Gametes have half number of the chromosomes as in somatic cells.
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There are 22 pairs of autosomes and 2 sex chromosomes.
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Liver cells can be polyploids. They can have 23, 46, 69 or 92 chromosomes.
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BROOKER BIOLOGY
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- During the molecular process of homologous recombinationbetween homologous chromosomes,a. a Holliday junction forms.b. branch migration occurs.c. a heteroduplex region forms.d. all of the above occur.arrow_forwardChromosome translocations include: A. Alterations in which the genetic material remains the same but rearranged B. Alterations in which the total amount of genetics information increases C. Alterations in which the total amount of genetics information decreases D. Variations in the chromosome numberarrow_forwardExamination of a karyotype reveals 23 pairs of chromosomes, with each homologous pair illustrating similar size and centromere location. Which of the following can be concluded from this karyotype?a. The individual has Down syndrome.b. The individual is a female.c. The individual does not have cystic fibrosis.d. The individual does not have sickle-cell anemia.arrow_forward
- To map the distance between molecular markers via testcrosses,the markers must bea. polymorphic. c. fluorescently labeled.b. monomorphic. d. on different chromosomes.arrow_forwardIn an organism’s genome, autosomes are a. the chromosomes that differ between the sexes. b. chromosomes that are involved in sex determination. c. only inherited from the mother (maternal inheritance). d. all of the chromosomes other than sex chromosomesarrow_forwardWhen the chromosomes of closely related species are compared, a. the banding patterns are often similar. b. a few structural alterations may be seen. c. a change in chromosome number may be seen. d. all of the above are commonly observed.arrow_forward
- Which of the following statements is true? a. Linear chromosome structures observed in a karyotype are actually pairs of sister chromatids. b. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells divide through binary fission. c. Because chromosomes of prokaryotes are smaller than eukaryotic chromosomes, prokaryotic nuclei are also smaller. d. The genetic information found in a eukaryotic chromosome makes up the cell's entire genome.arrow_forwardCompare and contrast the following terms: a. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells b. Gene and allele c. Genotype and phenotype d. DNA and RNA e. DNA and chromosomearrow_forwardEukaryotic chromosomes a. have only histones b. have DNA and RNA c. have DNA, RNA, and protein d. have DNA, histones, and scaffold protein e. are made of RNA and proteinarrow_forward
- Which of the following situations does not describes a chromosomal mutation? Select one: a. A cytosine nucleotide is substituted for thymine nucleotide in a gene. b. A portion of Chromosome 4 is deleted during interphase of meiosis. c. The sister chromatids of Chromosome 18 do not separate during anaphase II. d. A section of Chromosome 17 is duplicated leading to problems in the peripheral nervous system.arrow_forwardHow is homologous recombination for DNA repair different from recombination in meiosis? Choose all correct answers. a. HR in DNA repair requires a double-strand break, but meiotic recombination does not. b. HR in DNA repair requires strand invasion, but meiotic recombination does not. c. HR in DNA repair results in identical chromosomes. Meiotic recombination results in changes to the DNA sequence of the "repaired" chromosomes. d. HR in DNA repair uses a newly synthesized identical chromosome as a template. Meiotic recombination uses a homologous chromosome as a template.arrow_forwardIn which of the following is genetic material moved betweennonhomologous chromosomes?a. insertion d. translocationb. nondisjunction e. inversionc. deletionarrow_forward
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