Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Science > How is a barr body formed?

How is a barr body formed?

In: Science, Genetics [Edit categories]

Answer:

A Barr body is formed in females. One of their X-chromosomes is randomly "shut off". The chromosome that is turned off is pushed to the side of the nucleus forming a Barr body.

First answer by Tony1595. Last edit by Tony1595. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 2 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Science questions?

	What are the advantages of GM crops?	Answer it!
	Can cobalt evaporate?	Answer it!
	What is the wavelength of the color deemed neon green?	Answer it!
	What faculty should you choose after your SSC results?	Answer it!
	Does scientific inquiry often start with posing questions?	Answer it!

Relevant answers:

What is barr body?
Barr body is the part of a cell
A Barr body is?
the inactive X chromosome found on the nuclear membrane.
Where are platelets cells formed in the body?
Platelets are formed in the bone marrow.
What forms a barr body?
A Barr body is the inactive X chromosome in a female cell, or the inactive Z in a male.
Where is a barr body found?
It is found in the nuclei of the somatic cells in females only.