12 Questions
Who is credited with the first illustrations of human chromosomes?
Walter Flemming
What does the Greek word 'chromosome' mean?
Colored body
Who proposed the 'Chromosome theory of inheritance'?
Walter Sutton
Which event in the timeline involved the discovery that genes consist of DNA?
DNA as the material basis by Avery, MacLeod, McCarty
Who were the individuals that described the first chromosomal aberrations in humans?
Lejeune, Gautier, Turpin
What discipline did Walter Sutton combine to form cytogenetics?
Cytology and genetics
What is the most common type of chromosomal abnormality?
Aneuploidy
Which genetic technology helps with fertility and prevents genetic problems?
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
What is the main focus of conservation genetics?
Reducing species extinction risk
In a eukaryotic cell, what structure separates the genetic material copies during cell division?
Chromatids
What is the basic difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
Prokaryotic cells have a single, circular chromosome, while eukaryotic cells have multiple linear chromosomes.
What is the purpose of mitosis and meiosis in eukaryotic cell reproduction?
To ensure complete transfer of genetic information to new cells
Learn about the foundational concepts in cytogenetics with a focus on the work of Walter Flemming, Wilhelm Waldyer, and Walter Sutton. Explore the history of chromosome studies, the term 'chromatin', and the chromosome theory of inheritance.
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