Genes Flashcards
1
Q
Where are genes found?
A
Genes are found in our chromosomes,which parents pass on to offspring in their sex cells in reproduction.
2
Q
What are alleles?
A
Different versions of the same gene .
3
Q
What is a chromosome?
A
Chromosomes are structures found in the nucleus of most cells. They consist of long strands of a substance called deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA for short.