Chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
Where is your genetic material stored
A
Chromosomes
2
Q
How are chromosomes found
A
In pairs
3
Q
Where are chromosomes found
A
In the Nucleus
4
Q
Where do a pair of chromosomes come from
A
A chromosome from the organism’s mother and a chromosome from the father
5
Q
How many pairs of chromosomes does a human have
A
23
6
Q
What are chromosomes
A
Long lengths of DNA (a molecule)
7
Q
What are genes
A
Short sections of DNA
8
Q
What do you genes control
A
Our characteristics (e.g. Hair colour, eye colour)
