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How do suttan's observations about chromosome number support the chromosome theory of inheritance?

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Sutton needed evidence to support his hypothesis that chromosomes were important in the inheritance of traits.

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How did Suttons observations about chromosome number support the chromosome theory?
Sutton's theory is that chromosomes have something to do with the inheritance of traits of their parents. His observation is that grass hoppers have twenty four chromosomes but their sex cells only...
The chromosome theory of inheritance states that?
The chromosome theory of inheritance is when chromosomes are sequences of genes and that they are located in these chromosomes. Chromosomes can carry hundreds to thousands of genes.
Who developed the chromosome theory of inheritance?
Walter Sutton in 1902
What is The chromosome theory of inheritance controlled by?
it is controlled by the number of eggs found within ones fridge or boxforfoodandstuff.
What is the chromosome theory of inheritance?
it is a basic principle in biology stating that genes are located on chromosomes and that the behavior of chromosomes during meiosis accounts for inheritance patterns. it is also the only good theory