5 Questions
What is the haploid number of chromosomes in humans?
23
What are the matching pairs of diploid chromosomes called?
Homologous
Who proposed the chromosome theory?
Walter Sutton and Theodor Boveri
What are the rod-like structures located in the nucleus of a cell?
Chromosomes
What determines the sex of an offspring?
The sex chromosomes of the parents
Study Notes
Chromosomes and Cell Division
- The haploid number of chromosomes in humans is 23.
- The matching pairs of diploid chromosomes are called homologous pairs.
- The chromosome theory was proposed by Walter Sutton and Theodor Boveri.
- Chromosomes are rod-like structures located in the nucleus of a cell.
- The sex of an offspring is determined by the presence of sex chromosomes (X and Y), which are part of the 23 pairs of chromosomes.
Test your knowledge of cell biology and genetics with this quiz on diploid and haploid cells, homologous chromosomes, and the process of fertilization. See how well you understand the differences between somatic cells and gametes, as well as the concept of chromosome numbers in humans.
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