Question

What is chromosome mapping?

Answer 1

Chromosome mapping:

1. A chromosome is a highly condensed form containing genetic information that is composed of DNA and histone proteins that is present in a cell's nucleus.
2. Chromosome mapping involves the identification of the location, structure, and function of every gene that is present on each of the chromosomes present in the nucleus.
3. The human genome project is a wide successful genomic attempt by scientists to map all the genes that are present in the human chromosomes.
4. It assists in identifying chromosomal mutations as well as target genes for therapeutic purposes.