Human Chromosomes

Autosomes are

• chromosomes found in autotrophs, only
• chromosomes that automatically correct all errors in the DNA
• chromosomes that determine traits other than sex
• chromosomes that determine the sex of the individual

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How many chromosomes does a human body cell have, total?

• 48

• 46

• 23

• 47

A pair of chromosomes that consists of  XX is  a __________________.

• Male
• Female

blood types consist of 4 different alleles.

• false
• true

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Which chromosomes are shown in the image?

• Sex Chromosomes

• Autosomes

• Trisomy

• Monosomy

Identify the tool in the image:

• Karyotype

• Gel Electrophoresis

• DNA Fingerprint

• Gene Analysis

This person's sex is:

• Female

• Male

This is a karyotype for a

• Male

• Female

Why is the gene for a disease or disorder more likely to be found on the X chromosome than Y?

• The X chromosome has many more genes
• The Y chromosome has many more genes

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Males are more likely to suffer from a sex-linked disease or disorder because

• males are the weaker sex
• males have less DNA
• males have 1 X chromosome, so the disorder is more likely to be expressed

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