Genes and chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
What are genes
A
GENES are the units of inheritance that control particular characteristics or capabilities of an organism. Genes are located on the chromosomes of the cell nucleus and consist of segments of DNA molecules.
2
Q
What do genes do
A
Genes control cellular chemical reactions, by directing the formation of enzymes.
3
Q
Genes always occur in pairs: True or false
A
true, and these dictate traits and Most ordinary characteristics like height and eye color are determined by combinations of several different genes.
