Question Error Report

Thank you for reporting, we will resolve it shortly

Back to Question

Q. To make chromosomal studies easier, chromosomes are classified into certain groups. So, the chromosome number $21,22 $ and $Y$ are listed in

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Solution:

Chromosome number $21, 22$ and $Y$ are listed in $G$ group.
To make chromosomal studies easier, chromosomes are classified into Groups $A$ to $G$ as given below.
Group $A$ contains $1-3$ chromosomes
$B$ contains $4-5$ chromosomes
$C$ contains $6-12$ chromosomes and $X$-chromosome
$D$ contains $13-15$ chromosomes
$E$ contains $16-18$ chromosomes
$F$ contains $19-20$ chromosomes
$G$ contains $21-22$ chromosomes and $Y$- chromosome