6.1 Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
What does the nucleus of a cell contain?
A
Thread-like structures called chromosomes
2
Q
Where are chromosomes found in a cell?
A
In the nucleus
3
Q
What do chromosome threads carry?
A
Genes
4
Q
In the nuclei of sex cells, how many sets of chromosomes are there?
A
1
5
Q
Why do gametes only have one set of chromosomes?
A
Because when they fuse together they will make two sets
6
Q
What do genes control?
A
Characteristics of the body
7
Q
How is genetic information passed from parents to offspring?
A
During reproduction
8
Q
What do offspring cells contain?
A
Two sets of genes
9
Q
In most body cells, the chromosomes are in…?
A
Pairs
