Tuesday, August 23, 2011

3.14 Chromosomes


3.14 Chromosomes




  • Cell Nucleus > Chromosomes >  DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) > Genes ( Section)
  • DNA shape: Double helix
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  • 1 Chromosome = 1000s of genes
  • Genes carry instructions for the build of a protein 
  • Protein carries characteristics of an individual ex: Blood
  • Different spices have different numbers of chromosomes 
    • Cat: 38
    • Chicken: 78
    • Chimps: 42
    • Humans: 46
  • Chromosomes work in pairs (homologous pairs)
    • Nature: Based on length of the chromosones
  • Homologous Loci = the sames as the other paired with it ( 2 versions of one charactaristic per gene (alleles))

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