Chromo Flashcards
What is the basic unit of heredity found in living organisms?
Gene
Genes are segments of DNA that code for proteins and determine traits.
What structure in the cell contains DNA?
Nucleus
The nucleus is often referred to as the control center of the cell.
What are the two identical halves of a chromosome called?
Chromatids
Chromatids are formed when a chromosome is replicated.
What is the function of the centromere in chromosomes?
It holds sister chromatids together
The centromere is crucial during cell division.
What is the term for the protective outer layer of a cell?
Cell Membrane
The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell.
Fill in the blank: Chromosomes are structures made of _______ and proteins.
DNA
DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information.
What is the organization of DNA within a chromosome?
Chromosome Structure
Chromosome structure includes the arrangement of DNA and its associated proteins.
What is the primary function of chromosomes?
To store and transmit genetic information
Chromosomes ensure DNA is accurately replicated and distributed during cell division.
What are the components involved in chromosome labeling?
Gene, Centromere, Chromatids
Each component has a specific role in chromosome function and structure.
True or False: The centromere is located at the ends of chromosomes.
False
The centromere is located in the middle of the chromosome.
Name a key structural feature of chromosomes.
Leaven
Leaven refers to the spacing and arrangement of DNA within the chromosome.
