Why does chromosome 21 come first before chromosome 22? If chromosome 21 is smaller than chromosome 22, and if the karyogram is arranged from largest to smallest shouldn’t chromosome 22 be first over chromosome 21?

Q: what is chromosome 4 length?

A: Chromosome 4 is one of the chromosome among the 23 chromosomes in human gamete(n). In diploid body…

Q: What is the function of chromosome 13?

A: The chromosome is a thread-like structure that contains genetic material or protein synthesis…

Q: what is chromosome 1 length?

A: Chromosomes are referred to as the structure formed by the coiling of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)…

Q: where is chromosome 18 located?

A: Chromosomes are a compact form of DNA wrapped around some proteins and are generally present in a…

Q: What causes chromosome 21?

A: Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, meaning each chromosome has an exact copy itself. These are…

Q: What happens if there is  missing chromosome 3?

A: The humans consist of 46 chromosomes in each cell that are divided into 23 pairs. Chromosome 3 is…

Q: What is the function of chromosome 18?

A: Chromosomes are defined as the thread-like structures that carry genetic information. It is located…

Q: What happens if   chromosome 13 is missing from its place  ?

A: Deletion of chromosome 13 leads to rare genetic disorder with wide range and severity of symptoms.

Q: where is chromosome 20 located?

A: The deoxyribonucleic acid is the genetic material that is passed from one generation to another…

Q: Why do you think there are no viable trisomies of chromosome 1?

A: Chromosome 1 is the largest chromosome in human. Approximately 8% of the total DNA is found in this…

Q: A rare form of dwarfism that also includes hearing loss was found to run in a particular family. It…

A: The inheritance patterns explain how a disease is transmitted in families. These patterns help to…

Q: How many genes are there present on chromosome 15 ?

A: A chromosome is a microscopic structure that consists of proteins and DNA, and is present in every…

Q: What are chromosome 9 characteristics and where does chromosome 9 represent?

A: The humans consist of 46 chromosomes in each cell that are divided into 23 pairs.  There are two…

Q: What is the function of   chromosome 3?

A: Chromosomes are the thread like structures which are located in the nucleus. Gene, a fundamental…

Q: what is chromosome 5 length?

A: There are 46 chromosomes in human in each cell which is divided into 23 pairs. The chromosome 5…

Q: a) What kind of thing went wrong with these chromosomes? Give a one-word (or two-word) answer. b)…

A: Here we see that,  non-homologous chromosomes are going through re-arrangements as they are…

Q: what criteria or features are used to identify each chromosome by number?

A: The basis of cytogenetics is laid on the study of chromosomes. The isolation and identification of…

Q: what is chromosome 7 length?

A: Chromosomes are thread-like structures that are located in the nucleus. It is composed of protein…

Q: Describe the function of the centromere. How are centromeres different from other regions of the…

A: Chromosomes are long thread-like structures that carry coded genetic information in the form of DNA.…

Q: where is chromosome 21 located?

A: Chromosomes are carrier of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). DNA is the genetic material. Each species…

Q: What is the function of  chromosome  8 ?

A: A diploid human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes. Of these, 22 pairs are autosomes and a pair…

Q: where is chromosome 23 located?

A: Genetics is a branch of biology that deals with genes, heredity, and variation. Heredity purely…

Q: What are the primary and the secondary constrictions of a chromosome? What is the other name given…

A: Chromosomes have constrictions on their centromere regions. This constriction is known as primary…

Q: what is length of chromosome11 ?

A: Chromosomes are long thread-like structures that carry coded genetic information in the form of DNA.…

Q: where is chromosome 16 located?

A: Chromosomes are thread like structures composed of DNA. In eukaryotic cell, chromosome is associated…

Q: What is the function of chromosome 16?

A: Genetics is the branch of biology which deals with genes, heredity, and genome in the organism.…

Q: what is chromosome 9 length?

A: DNA gets condensed to form chromosomes during cell division. Chromosomes are rod shaped chromatin…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.