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Personality Disorders — Cumulative exam

Question 24 • Psychology ULHS B

Which of the following statements best describes chromosomes?

Answer
A
Humans have more than 460 chromosomes in every cell of the body.
B
Chromosomes are threadlike structures that carry genetic information.
C
Humans receive the majority of their chromosomes from their mother.
D
Chromosomes are arranged in 20 distinct pairs in the human body.

Explanation

Chromosomes are threadlike structures made of DNA and proteins that carry genetic information. Humans typically have 46 chromosomes in most body cells, arranged in 23 pairs, with one chromosome in each pair inherited from each parent. Therefore, “Chromosomes are threadlike structures that carry genetic information” is the best description.

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