Chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
Long thread-like structures that are found in the nucleus of the cell
A
Chromosomes
2
Q
How many chromosomes in every human body cell (except ___ and ___ ___) ___ How many pairs__
A
46, gametes, sex cells, 23
3
Q
Chromosomes are made up of ____ and ___ ____
A
DNA; Histone Proteins
4
Q
____ structure condenses DNA and allows regulation
A
Winding
5
Q
All species of living things have ______
A
Chromosomes
6
Q
_____ organisms like bacteria have __ chromosomes
A
Prokaryote; 1
7
Q
Organisms have multiple chromosomes
A
Eukaryote
8
Q
Pairs of chromosomes are inherited by
A
Parents (1 from Mother and 1 from Father)
9
Q
46 chromosomes (total #) of chromosomes in humans is also called the ____ ___
A
Diploid Number
