It is expected that larger chromosomes have a higher number of genes than shorter chromosomes, but this relation is not linear.
- A chromosome is a linear fragment of DNA that contains part (or all) of the genetic material of an individual.
- Genes are small fragments of DNA contained in specific regions of chromosomes called loci (in singular, locus).
- A chromosome consists of coding regions (i.e., genes) and non-coding regions (i.e., repetitive and regulatory sequences).
- The relation between coding regions and non-coding regions in a chromosome is not linear, which means that the length of a chromosome does not necessarily indicate its gene content.
In conclusion, it is expected that larger chromosomes have a higher number of genes than shorter chromosomes, but this relation is not linear.
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