DNA , GENES AND CHROMOSOMES Flashcards
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contains chromosomes that are visible under the microscope as dark-staining, rod-like or rounded bodies.
Nucleus
occur in pairs in the body cells
Chromosomes
are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
Chromosomes
Swine
19
Goats
30
Dogs
39
Chicken
39
Cattle/ Bovine
30
Sheep/ Ovine
27
Horse
32
Donkey
31
Rabbit
22
Unique structure of chromosomes keeps DNA tightly wrapped around spool-like proteins called
Histones
Huge molecules that hold information
Nucleic acid
is the nucleic acid that holds all the genetic information for organisms
DNA
is a complex molecule composed of deoxyribose, phosphoric acid, and four bases
DNA
Individual genes are located in a fixed position known as
Loci
Are made up of tightly coiled strands of DNA
Chromosomes
is made up of two chromatids and a centromere.
Chromosomes
Are formed from tightly coiled strands of DNA
Chromatids
Each chromosome has a single differentiated region along its length which acts as the point of association between the chromosomes and the spindle. This is the same point at which force is exerted in the separation of dividing chromosomes
Centromere
is a permanent well-defined region of the chromosomes. The position of the centromere along the length of the chromosome contributes to the shape of the chromosomes during cell division: metacentric; acrocentric; or telocentric.
Centromere
The constricted region of linear chromosomes is known as the
Centromere
help to keep chromosomes properly aligned during the complex process of cell division
Centromere