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Human sex cells, or gametes, contain half the normal number of chromosomes found in other cells in the body. This means they contain 23 chromosomes, which is one set of genetic information. When a sperm and egg combine during fertilization, they create a full set of 46 chromosomes, with half coming from each parent.
In humans the sex cells are haploid (n) and carry 23 chromosomes. Somatic cells are diploid (2n) and carry 46 chromosomes.
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What cell contains heretiary that is passed from cell to cell during cell division?
The genetic material (hereditary information) is contained in the nucleus of a cell within structures called chromosomes. During cell division, specifically in mitosis, these chromosomes replicate and are passed from cell to cell to ensure the faithful transmission of genetic information.
How much hereditary information is contained in a sex cell?
one half the amount
What molecule contains the hereditary information for a cell?
The molecule that contains the hereditary information for a cell is DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA carries the genetic instructions that are essential for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.
What contains hereditary material of a cell except bacteria?
Hereditary material is held in the nucleus of non-bacterial cells.
Which part of the male reproductive cell contains the hereditary information that will be passed on to the baby?
The hereditary information in the male reproductive cell is located in the nucleus. This information is stored in the form of DNA, which contains the genetic instructions that will be passed on to the baby.
Where is the hereditary information in the cell contained?
nucleus
Which scientist confirmed that a cell's genetic or hereditary information is contained in DNA?
Martha Chase and Alfred Hershey
Does the cell membrane carry hereditary information?
No, the cell membrane does not carry hereditary information. Hereditary information is primarily stored in the cell's nucleus in the form of DNA. The cell membrane is responsible for regulating the passage of molecules in and out of the cell.
How much heredity information is contained in a human sex cell as compared to a body cell?
70% i think
Do all cell contain hereditary information explain why?
Yes they do, because that hereditary information is what is needed/used to make the cell.
Hereditary information is found ina cell's?
somewhere in the cell.
What cell contains heretiary that is passed from cell to cell during cell division?
The genetic material (hereditary information) is contained in the nucleus of a cell within structures called chromosomes. During cell division, specifically in mitosis, these chromosomes replicate and are passed from cell to cell to ensure the faithful transmission of genetic information.
What carries hereditary information for the cell?
cytoplasm
How much hereditary information is contained in a sex cell?
one half the amount
What is A cell's hereditary material is what?
DNA
How much hereditary information is contained in a human sex cell compared to the amount of hereditary information in a human body cell?
Half. A somatic cell contains 2n and a gamete contains just n, where n is the number of chromosomes, which varies among species.Stating the obvious, if an animal has to have 2n, and is formed via sexual reproduction then mathematically speaking, both gametes have to only have n. The survivability of a 3n animal (of a species/generation that is 2n) is low or impossible, and will usually die, sometimes even before being born. Such errors in division do occur, and they are naturally miscarried.
What part of the cell is hereditary information found?
in the nucleous.
