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Genes, Chromosomes and DNA Flashcards

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What is a gene?

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Short length of chromosome.

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What do genes control?

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The characteristics of you.

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What do chromosomes carry?

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Genes.

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What do nucleus contain?

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Genetic material in the form of chromosomes.

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How many pairs of chromosomes do human cells contain?

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23.

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What is a different version of the same gene called?

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Allele.

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