If You Were Looking at a Set of Human Chromosomes

question 29

Multiple Choice

If you were looking at a set of human chromosomes under the microscope,you would know when you saw the X chromosome in part because it is 

• A) larger than the Y chromosome.
• B) smaller than the Y chromosome.
• C) the same size as the Y chromosome.
• D) genetically identical to the Y chromosome.
• E) larger and genetically identical to the Y chromosome.

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Definitions:

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted in the urine; high levels can lead to gout and kidney stones.

Highly Toxic

Describes substances that are dangerous and can cause significant harm or death even in small amounts.

Ammonia

A colorless gas with a characteristic pungent odor, NH3, which is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen and is used in the manufacture of fertilizers, explosives, and cleaning products.

Nitrogenous Waste

Nitrogenous Waste refers to waste substances containing nitrogen, such as ammonia, urea, and uric acid, produced by the metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids in living organisms.