Question

What is the function of Chromosome 17?

Answer 1

Chromosomes: These are structures containing hyper-condensed DNA and are responsible for transmitting genetic information from parents to their offspring.

1. Normally humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
2. Chromosome 17 is one of the pair of chromosomes among these.
3. It has about 83 million base pairs.
4. People with an extra chromosome 17 have autism spectrum disorder and have challenges in social interaction and communication.
5. Chromosome 17 is home to several genes causing genetic diseases.
6. The RARA gene present on chromosome 17 provides instructions for making a transcription factor called the RARα (Retinoic acid receptor alpha).
7. A transcription factor is a protein that binds to specific regions of DNA.
8. It controls the transcription activity of particular genes