Basics of Chromosomes
A chromosome is an organized package of DNA found in the nucleus of the cell. Different organisms have different numbers of chromosomes. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes--22 pairs of numbered chromosomes, called autosomes, and one pair of sex chromosomes, X and Y. Each parent contributes one chromosome to each pair so that offspring get half of their chromosomes from their mother and half from their father.
Images and animations are courtesy of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Talking Glossary (http://www.genome.gov/glossary/).
Materials for Basics of Chromosomes
Animation
Chromosome Map 3D Animation
Description: A 3D animation of a chromosome map
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://www.dnalc.org/view/15519-Chromosome-map-3D-animation-with-no-audio.html
DNA Molecule - How DNA is Packaged
Description: An animation of the packaging of DNA into chromosomes
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://www.dnalc.org/resources/3d/07-how-dna-is-packaged-basic.html
Articles/Research
Chromosomes
Description: An overview on chromosomes
- Source: National Human Genome Research Institute
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- URL: http://www.genome.gov/26524120/
Chromosomes and Cytogenetics
Description: Detailed information on chromosome structure, analysis, and disorders
- Source: Nature Education
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- URL: http://www.nature.com/scitable/topic/chromosomes-and-cytogenetics-7
Games
Make a Karyotype
Description: A karyotype matching game
- Source: Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah
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- URL: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/traits/karyotype/
