Genes Flashcards
1
Q
What is variation?
A
The differences within a species eg eye colour it can be genetic or environmental
2
Q
Why do plants and animals have similar characteristics to their parents?
A
Because characteristics are determined by the genes inherited
3
Q
What is in the nucleus?
A
Chromosomes and genetic information
4
Q
What do chromosomes do?
A
They carry genes to different genes to control the development of characteristics
5
Q
What is a gene?
A
A short length of a chromosome which is a long length of Dan
