IE1 Flashcards
1
Q
Inheritance
A
Transmission of genes from one generation to another
2
Q
Chromosomes
A
a thread-like structure of DNA, carrying genetic information in the form of genes
3
Q
Gene
A
a length of DNA that codes for a protein
4
Q
allele
A
version of a gene
5
Q
haploid nucleus def
A
nucleus containing a single set of unpaired chromosomes,
6
Q
haploid nucleus eg
A
gamete
7
Q
diploid nucleus def
A
a nucleus containing two sets of chromosomes,
8
Q
Eg of diploid nucleus
A
e.g. in body cells
9
Q
How are chromosomes arranged in a diploid cells
A
chromosomes arranged in pairs
10
Q
How many pairs are there in a human diploid cell
A
There are 23 pairs in this diploid cell
