Inheritance

Question 1

Why do we resemble our parents?

Answer 1

Result of information carried by genes. These are passed onto you in the gametes from which you developed.

Question 2

Where is genetic information carried?

Answer 2

In the nucleus of your cells.

Question 3

Where is all the genetic information stored inside the nucleus?

Answer 3

In chromosomes made up of a special chemical called DNA.

Question 4

What is DNA?

Answer 4

A long molecule made up of two strands that are twisted together to form a double helix. Material of inheritance.

Question 5

How many chromosomes do humans have?

Answer 5

46

Question 6

What is a gene?

Answer 6

A small section of the long DNA molecule.

Question 7

What do genes control?

Answer 7

Size, shape, colour. They control the development of all the different characteristics you see.

Question 8

How do genes control the development of all the different characteristics?

Answer 8

The control all the different enzymes and other proteins made in your body.