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Where are chromosomes usually found in a human cell?
Where are chromosomes usually found in a human cell?
What is the function of autosomes in humans?
What is the function of autosomes in humans?
What does DNA stand for?
What does DNA stand for?
Where does protein synthesis take place in a human cell?
Where does protein synthesis take place in a human cell?
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Which cells contain chromosomes in humans?
Which cells contain chromosomes in humans?
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What is a haploid?
What is a haploid?
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What is the difference between a zygote and a gamete?
What is the difference between a zygote and a gamete?
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What does natural selection promote?
What does natural selection promote?
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Which cells are considered diploid in an organism?
Which cells are considered diploid in an organism?
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What is the function of a phenotype in genetics?
What is the function of a phenotype in genetics?
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Study Notes
Chromosomes and Cells
- Chromosomes are usually found in the nucleus of a human cell.
- All human cells, except for red blood cells, contain chromosomes.
Autosomal Function
- Autosomal chromosomes, which are non-sex chromosomes, determine the characteristics of an individual, excluding sex.
DNA
- DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid.
Protein Synthesis
- Protein synthesis takes place in the ribosomes, which are found in the cytoplasm of a human cell.
Haploid and Diploid
- A haploid is a cell that contains only one set of chromosomes.
- Diploid cells, on the other hand, contain two sets of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent.
Zygote and Gamete
- A zygote is a fertilized egg that contains genetic material from two parents, whereas a gamete is a reproductive cell, such as a sperm or an egg, that contains only half of the genetic material.
Natural Selection
- Natural selection promotes the survival and reproduction of individuals with favorable traits, leading to the adaptation of a species to its environment.
Phenotype
- A phenotype is the physical and behavioral expression of an individual's genetic makeup, which is influenced by environmental factors and genetic code.
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Test your knowledge on human chromosomes, genes, and DNA. Learn about the 46 chromosomes in humans, including Autosomes which determine physical traits like eye color and height. Explore the structure of a human cell, nucleus, chromosomes, and chromatids.