Chromosomes: Number, Structure and Types

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Chromosomes: Number, Structure and Types: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Chromosomes, Haploid, Diploid and, Euploidy

Important Questions on Chromosomes: Number, Structure and Types

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In which one of the following combinations (a-b) the number of chromosomes of the present day hexaploid wheat is correctly represented?

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The enzyme responsible for the reduction of molecular nitrogen to the level of ammonia in the leguminous root nodule is:

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What is meant by chromomere?

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X-chromosome in human karyotype is similar to ____ group chromosomes.

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Structure which provides the shape to chromosomes is called:

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The name chromatin was given by:

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How chromosomes are formed from chromatin?

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Diploid is a cell that contain single copy of chromosome. 

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On which segment of the human chromosome is the enzyme reverse transcriptase located?

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Fill in the blank with the correct option given in the bracket.

The set of basic chromosomes present in an organism is called _____ (monosomy/monoploidy).

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What are the cells containing a single set of chromosomes called? (Answer in a single word)

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The '2n' number of chromosomes in a human female represents:

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Minimum haploid numbers of chromosomes in plant kingdom:

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Histone proteins found in nuclei of eukaryotes are:

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Euploidy and aneuploidy are the types of polyploidy.

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How many chromosomes are there in meiocytes of human beings? (Write in numbers)