I learned that humans have forty-six chromosomes. We have forty-six chromosomes because our complex body system has split them up into many different chromosomes instead of just one large chromosome. In addition, most creatures like us humans have 48, but over time bits and pieces of chromosomes break off and attach to other chromosomes. The most interesting genetics fact I discovered was that genetic diversity is very important to survive. Also, that the dtermination of which genes go on which chromosomes is just pure luck. Lastly I learned that duplicating genes is a way to create new genes.
Link: www.thetech.org/genetics/ask.php?id=184
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