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Who is credited with the first illustrations of human chromosomes?
Who is credited with the first illustrations of human chromosomes?
- Walter Flemming (correct)
- Watson and Crick
- Gregor Mendel
- Schleiden and Schwann
What does the Greek word 'chromosome' mean?
What does the Greek word 'chromosome' mean?
- Colored body (correct)
- Cell division
- Genetic material
- Nucleus
Who proposed the 'Chromosome theory of inheritance'?
Who proposed the 'Chromosome theory of inheritance'?
- Walter Sutton (correct)
- Y.H.
- Morgan, Sturtevant, Muller, Bridges
- Schleiden and Schwann
Which event in the timeline involved the discovery that genes consist of DNA?
Which event in the timeline involved the discovery that genes consist of DNA?
Who were the individuals that described the first chromosomal aberrations in humans?
Who were the individuals that described the first chromosomal aberrations in humans?
What discipline did Walter Sutton combine to form cytogenetics?
What discipline did Walter Sutton combine to form cytogenetics?
What is the most common type of chromosomal abnormality?
What is the most common type of chromosomal abnormality?
Which genetic technology helps with fertility and prevents genetic problems?
Which genetic technology helps with fertility and prevents genetic problems?
What is the main focus of conservation genetics?
What is the main focus of conservation genetics?
In a eukaryotic cell, what structure separates the genetic material copies during cell division?
In a eukaryotic cell, what structure separates the genetic material copies during cell division?
What is the basic difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
What is the basic difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
What is the purpose of mitosis and meiosis in eukaryotic cell reproduction?
What is the purpose of mitosis and meiosis in eukaryotic cell reproduction?
