Question

Chromosomes are present inside the nucleus of cells. There are ___________ pairs of chromosomes found in human beings. A pair of corresponding chromosomes of the same size and shape is called a __________________ pair. In the pair both parents contribute one chromosome.

Haploid cells have only ______________ the chromosomes of diploid cells. If an organism has more than a pair of homologous chromosomes, the organism is said to be ______________________________. E.g.: ____________________________. The number of chromosomes varies from organisms to organisms.

Answer 1

Chromosomes are present inside the nucleus of cells. There are ________23___ pairs of chromosomes found in human beings. A pair of corresponding chromosomes of the same size and shape is called a _____________homologous_____ pair. In the pair both parents contribute one chromosome.

Haploid cells have only ___________half___ the chromosomes of diploid cells. If an organism has more than a pair of homologous chromosomes, the organism is said to be _________ploidy_____________________. E.g.: ___mitosis________________________. The number of chromosomes varies from organisms to organisms.