Discussion:
Chromosomes
1. How would a pair of sister chromosomes differ from homologous chromosomes?
2. If the reproductive cell only has 23 chromosomes, then how come all of our body cells (somatic cells) have 46 chromosomes?
3. Briefly describe the constituent molecules found within a chromosome. You may use a diagram to illustrate your answer. Reference your sources.
4. What is a gene? What is a genome? What does a gene do?
5. How many genes (approximately) does the human genome contain?
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