Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321948908
Author: Mark F. Sanders, John L. Bowman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 11P
Describe the role of the following structures or proteins in cell division:
a. microtubules
b. cohesin protein
c. kinetochores
d. synaptonemal complex
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1) What phase of mitosis is this?
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2) What is the indicated structure 1? select one.
a. chromosome
b. chromosome with two sister chromatids
c. centrioles/centrosome
d. spindle fibres
e. metaphase plate
3)If the diploid (2n) number of this cell is 8 how many chromosomes are present?
4) If the diploid (2n) number of this cell is 8 how many sister chromatids are present?
5) If the diploid (2n) number of this cell is 8 how many homologous pairs are present?
Human cells normally have 46 chromosomes. For each of the following
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a) Metaphase of mitosis
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