Chromosomes Flashcards by Naomi Rhys

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Structure of a chromosome

A

made from DNA / RNA / protein and not visible in cell which hasn’t divided
has two parallel thin strands - chromatid, can be seen. join at the centromere

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chromosome

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total number - diploid (n)
half the total - haploid
humans have 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes

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cell cycle

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interphase
mitosis
cytokinesis

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