Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
True or false - parents pass on their characteristics through their genes within their DNA?
A
True
1
Q
What is the passing on of DNA between parents and children called?
A
Inheritance
2
Q
What are examples of characteristics that can be passed from parent to child?
A
Blood group, eye colour.
3
Q
What else can be passed through DNA?
A
Genetic diseases such as Cystic fibrosis and down syndrome.
4
Q
What does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid
5
Q
What are small sections of DNA called?
A
Chromosomes
6
Q
How many chromosomes do humans have?
A
46
7
Q
Where are chromosomes stored?
A
Nucleus of each cell.
8
Q
What are alleles?
A
Small variations of genes.
9
Q
What are gametes?
A
Sperm or ova (egg cells)
10
Q
What is another word for the sperm or egg cells?
A
Gametes
