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Bad_DNA t1_ja2vjse wrote

Are we talking homo sapien? Yes. The number of chromosomes and number of genes (or recombined genes) aren't directly related. By definition, a species will have the same number of chromosomes, 'though gametes obviously have one of a pair and somatic lines both pairs, with the exception of cells that dispense with the nucleus like RBCs and platelets.

If your prof is discussing transposons or miosis (as opposed to mitosis), you might want to ask them for clarification.

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Bax_Cadarn t1_ja3pefu wrote

Annoying nitpick of the day: platelets aren't even cells like RBCs are (who actually have a nucleus during their griwth which they then discard), but parts of cytoplasm of a megacariocyte.

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Bad_DNA t1_ja3yoi3 wrote

No annoying at all -- completely accurate. Platelets being the 'bits and pieces' part of the clotting :)

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