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2 May, 02:25

6. Chromosomes that are similar in size, shape, and genetic content are called

7. A cell, such as a somatic cell, that contains two sets of chromosomes is said to

be

8. Biologists use the symbol_

_to represent one. set of

chromosomes.

:9. Human somatic cells have

chromosomes.

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    6. Homologous chromosomes are similar in size, shape, and genetic content.

    7. Human body cells (somatic cells) have 46 chromosomes. A somatic cell contains two matched sets of chromosomes, a configuration known as diploid. The letter n is used to represent a single set of chromosomes; therefore a diploid organism is designated 2n.

    8. Biologists use the symbol N

    to represent one. set of

    chromosomes.

    9. Each pair of chromosomes comprises one chromosome inherited from the father and one inherited from the mother. For example, in humans, somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes organized into 23 pairs. By contrast, gametes of diploid organisms contain only half as many chromosomes.
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