Chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
What does the nucleus contain
A
genetic material - chromosomes
2
Q
how many chromosomes do human nuclei have
A
46 but 23 pairs
3
Q
why are the chromosome pairs homologous
A
same size
same genes in same place
4
Q
what are chromosomes made up of
A
a molecule of DNA
5
Q
What is a gene
A
a small section of DNA of a chromosome
6
Q
what do genes contain
A
correct code for the cell to make proteins
7
Q
true or false all cells have the same chromosomes in the body but only use certain genes to function
A
TRUE
