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| How is DNA stored in prokaryotes? |
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| one chromosome consisting of a circular DNA molecule |
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| What do Prokaryotes have, but Eukaryotes don't in their DNA |
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Definition
| Plasmids (pieces of DNA that can detach) |
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| What proteins are Eukaryotic cells associated with? |
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| What are homologous chromosomes? |
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Definition
| they carry the same sequence of genes but not necessarily the same alleles of those genes. |
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| In what quantity are homologous chromosomes stored in diploid nuclei? |
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Definition
| in pairs (and haploid cells only one chromosome) |
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| What does a karyogram show? |
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Definition
| the chromosomes of an organism in homologous pairs of decreasing length. |
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| chromosomes that do not determine sex |
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| What is the difference between X and Y chromosomes (regarding shape)? |
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Definition
| The Y chromosome is much much shorter |
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| How can down syndrome be deduced from a karyogram? |
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Definition
| three copies of chromosome pair number 21. |
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| What is the biggest difference between a karyotype and a karyogram? |
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Definition
| type = property of a cell - the number and type of chromosomes present in the nucleus, karyogram is a visual representation of this info. |
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