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Chromosomes Flashcards

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What is a gene?

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Short section of DNA that codes for a protein as a result controls a characteristic.

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How many chromosomes in each cell?

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  1. You inherit 23 from your mother and 23 from your father.
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What are gametes?

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Sex cells- egg and sperm

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How many chromosomes in gametes?

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In gametes there are half the number of chromosomes, resulting in 23 chromosomes in total in each gamete cell

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What is the nucleus found in the form of ?

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Te nucleus is found in the form of chromosomes, which contain coils of DNA.

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