Cell Division (3)

Karyotype

Alignment of human homologous chromosomes

Male karyotype

Female karyotype

Definition of autosomes

Autosomes carry gens that control characteristics such as the colour of the eyes, ability to roll the tongue and the type of hair of a human

Definition of sex chromosome

Carry genes that determine gender, whether male or female

The human gamete cells (sperm and ovum)

Have only half the number of chromosomes, 23 chromosomes

Type of sex chromosomes

- Sex chromosome X - Sex chromosome Y

Place in which mitosis occurs (1)

Take place in the somatic cells of the human and animal bodies

Place in which mitosis occurs (2)

Takes place in the meristematic tissues such as the tip of roots

Place in which mitosis occurs (3)

Take place in the meristematic tissue such as the shoot of the plants