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In cell biology, what does the word queue describe?

A
the short arm of a chromosome
B
the long arm of a chromosome
C
the center of a chromosome
D
the material of a chromosome
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Consider the chromosome.Which best describes the function of the part labeled b?

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A
carries all the genetic information of the organism
B
provides all of the master instructions of the cell
C
joins sister chromatids
D
codes for a specific trait
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Which term describes the chromosomal abnormality of having three copies of a single chromosome?

A
haploidy
B
diploidy
C
trisomy
D
tetrasomy
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While analyzing a karyotype, geneticists identify a missing chromosome. Which term describes this chromosomal abnormality?

A
aneuploidy
B
polyploidy
C
triploidy
D
tetraploidy
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Which term describes the chromosomal abnormality of having extra chromosomes?

A
heterosomy
B
polysomy
C
haploidy
D
diploidy
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Which statement about sister chromatids is true?

A
One sister chromatid is inherited from each parent.
B
Sister chromatids are always in every cell.
C
Sister chromatids are only present during cell reproduction.
D
Each sister chromatid forms a lobe of a chromosome.
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Consider the chromosome.Which is indicated by the letter a?

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A
petit arm
B
queue arm
C
centromere
D
gene
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Karyotypes can be studied to determine an organism’s chromosomal makeup and to detect genetic defects. Turner syndrome occurs when a female has an incomplete set of sex chromosomes. Symptoms of Turner syndrome include swollen hands and feet, short stature, and infertility. Which type of chromosomal mutation is responsible for causing Turner syndrome?

A
polyploidy
B
tetraploidy
C
aneuploidy
D
trisomy
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How can the two chromosomes that make up a homologous pair differ?

A
They can contain different alleles for the same trait.
B
They can contain genes that code for different traits.
C
They can contain the same genes in different orders.
D
They can contain a different number of genes.
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Which is defined as a cell structure made of DNA that gives all of the master instructions for the cell?

A
centromere
B
chromosome
C
allele
D
gene

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