chromosomes and DNA Flashcards
1
Q
what is a chromosome
A
thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
2
Q
what’s gene and Dna
A
DNA is responsible for building and maintaining your human structure. Genes are segments of your DNA,
3
Q
how many chromosomes are there
A
23
4
Q
what does each chromosome contain
A
a long DNA MOLECULE
5
Q
when two gametes fuse during fertilisation what happens
A
they form a zygote that contains the chromosomes from both games
