Feb 11, 2008

Chromosome Number Terminology

It is easy to become confused when it comes to the terminology associated with chromosomes and chromosome number. What are homologous chromosomes? What are duplicated chromosomes? What are chromatids? How do all of these terms differ and how do they relate to each other? The following article series can help sort out the lingo.

Quick Links to Articles on Chromosome Number

Chromosomes & Sister Chromatids

DNA Duplicated & Homologues

Ploidy: Diploid & Haploid




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