/
2.2.1 Chromosomes as units of DNA
2.2.1 Chromosomes as units of DNA
- Tessa Jacobs
Owned by Tessa Jacobs
Body cells of mammals and birds have a nucleus where pairs of chromosomes (units of DNA) are found. Each species has a specific number of chromosomes as is illustrated in the table below:
Number of chromosome pairs for different species
Species | Number of chromosome pairs |
|---|---|
Man | 23 |
Cattle | 30 |
Horse | 32 |
Pig | 19 |
Sheep | 27 |
Goat | 30 |
Rabbit | 22 |
Chicken | 39 |
Duck | 40 |
, multiple selections available,
Related content
Chapter 3: Reasons to keep animals determine the breeding goal
Chapter 3: Reasons to keep animals determine the breeding goal
Read with this
2.3 Structure and composition of chromosomes
2.3 Structure and composition of chromosomes
More like this
Voorwoord (2024)
Voorwoord (2024)
Read with this
4.13 The possibilities of DNA analysis and samples for the collection of DNA (2024)
4.13 The possibilities of DNA analysis and samples for the collection of DNA (2024)
More like this
2.4 The transfer from chromosomes and genes from parent to offspring
2.4 The transfer from chromosomes and genes from parent to offspring
More like this
2.9 Key issues in basics of animal breeding (2024)
2.9 Key issues in basics of animal breeding (2024)
More like this