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Chromosomes: Location, Shape and Size | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Background of Chromosomes 2. Location of Chromosomes 3. Number 4. Shape 5. Size 6. Chemistry 7. Chemical Components 8. Physiology. Historical Background of Chromosomes: i) The term chromosome (Gr. chromo, color; soma, body), when used by Waldeyer in 1888, represented the darkly stained individualized bodies located in the nucleus. ii) Walter S. [...]

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Morphologic Characteristics of Chromosomes | Genetics

The morphologic characteristics of chromosomes are best studied during metaphase and anaphase of cell division. The chromosome was supposed to be covered by a membranous Pellicle. Electron microscope studies later showed that there is no definite membranous pellicle surrounding the chromosomes. A matrix of some sort, possibly protein, lipid, may be present. Other structures present in the chromosome include the [...]

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Classification of Human Chromosomes | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about the classification of human chromosomes on the basis of size and position of the centromere. All the human chromosomes in nor­mal numbers (46) can be arranged in groups based on size and positions of the centromere. The resulting classification of the chromo­somes is given in the following table: Methods of Human Chromosome Classifi­cation [...]

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