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I am interested in the history of chromosomes. In particular who numbered the human chromosomes 1-22, x,y. Why are they numbered in this way? I originally thought it was in size order (bps), but it is not.
If anyone knows when, why, or how chromosomes were named please shed some light.
Thanks.
If anyone knows when, why, or how chromosomes were named please shed some light.
Thanks.