How do we inherit DNA

Question 1

Where is DNA located

Answer 1

The nucleus holds the genetic information (DNA)

Question 2

How is DNA organised in the nucleus?

Answer 2

DNA is organised into gens that are found on chromosomes
DNA—> Genes—> Chromosomes

Question 3

What is a gene?

Answer 3

Genes are segments of DNA that code for a particular protein

Question 4

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

Answer 4

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, 46 in total

Question 5

What does diploid mean?

Answer 5

Diploid is paired set of chromosomes in somatic cells

Question 6

What is a somatic cell?

Answer 6

Somatic cells are cell in the body except sex cells

Question 7

What are gametes?

Answer 7

Gametes are reproduction or sex cells (sperm/egg)

Question 8

What does haploid mean?

Answer 8

Haploid are the possession of one copy of each chromosomes in the cell 46/2=23

Question 8

What sex chromosomes do males and female have?

Answer 8

Females have 2* X chromosomes : XX
Males have X+Y chromosomes: XY

Question 9

What is an Autosome?

Answer 9

An autosome is any chromosomes not involved in sex determination

Question 10

What is a sex chromosome?

Answer 10

Sex chromosomes are the chromosomes that determine an individuals sex.