Biology
Biology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321794260
Author: Audesirk, Teresa/ Audesirk
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The structure of a eukaryotic chromosome.

Introduction:

Chromosomes are defined as the structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and proteins, which are present in the cell nucleus. The highly coiled single unit of DNA is called chromosome. An individual receives half of the chromosome from its mother and another half from father. All the above mention terms are related to the chromosomes.

Summary Introduction

To define:

The following terms: homologous chromosome, autosomes and sex chromosome.

Introduction:

Chromosomes are defined as the structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and proteins, which are present in the cell nucleus. The highly coiled single unit of DNA is called chromosome. An individual receives half of the chromosome from its mother and another half from father. All the above mention terms are related to the chromosomes.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The difference between a diploid and a haploid cell.

Introduction:

Ploidy means the number of chromosomes. The Ploidy of the cell will indicate how many sets of chromosomes or genetic information the cell has. Three different types of Ploidy are: diploid haploid and polyploid.

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