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The number of genes per chromosome, the number of chromosomes, and the length of chromosomes varies considerably among the various organisms on [[Earth]]. Humans have 46 chromosomes with about 1000 genes each (30 to 38 thousand genes per cell). The human chromosomes range in size from 50 x 10<sup>6</sup> nucleotides in length, which is equal to 1.7 cm if fully extended - up to 250 x 10<sup>6</sup> nucleotides in the largest (which would extend 8.5 cm). The [[DNA]] in a single human cell would extend over 2 meters if attached end-to-end. However, during cell division ([[mitosis]]) the chromosomes condense into structures about 5µm long, which are then visible when stained under a standard [[compound microscope]]. | The number of genes per chromosome, the number of chromosomes, and the length of chromosomes varies considerably among the various organisms on [[Earth]]. Humans have 46 chromosomes with about 1000 genes each (30 to 38 thousand genes per cell). The human chromosomes range in size from 50 x 10<sup>6</sup> nucleotides in length, which is equal to 1.7 cm if fully extended - up to 250 x 10<sup>6</sup> nucleotides in the largest (which would extend 8.5 cm). The [[DNA]] in a single human cell would extend over 2 meters if attached end-to-end. However, during cell division ([[mitosis]]) the chromosomes condense into structures about 5µm long, which are then visible when stained under a standard [[compound microscope]]. | ||
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