C - Genes, chromosomes And DNA Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the part of the cell that contains the DNA in the form of chromosomes?
A
Nucleus
2
Q
Most cells in your body have a _______ that contains the DNA
A
Nucleus
3
Q
The human cell nucleus contains _ _ PAIRS of chromosomes
A
23
4
Q
Why do chromosomes come in pairs?
A
Because there’s one from each parent
5
Q
Chromosomes carry ________
A
Genes
6
Q
A gene is a short length of the ___________
A
Chromosome
7
Q
What shape is the DNA in?
A
A coil to form the arms of the chromosome
8
Q
There can be different versions of the same gene, which give different versions of a characteristics like brown or blue eyes. The different version of the same gene are called…
A
Alleles
