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kwoodring

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is true regarding the number of chromosomes of different species?
 
  a. All mammals have the same number.
  b. Numbers vary greatly among mammals unrelated to characteristics.
  c. Primates have more than lower mammals.
  d. Primates have fewer than lower mammals.

Question 2

What is the best method for detecting chromosomal material that has been structurally altered?
 
  a. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
  b. G banding
  c. Q banding
  d. Ag-NOR banding


Swizqar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Different species have different numbers of chromosomes that vary unrelated to characteristics.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The best method for detecting structurally altered chromosomes is FISH.


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