Lesson 2

Question 0

Chromosomes

Answer 0

Structures found within nucleus of cells, carries codes for inherited traits

Question 1

Heredity

Answer 1

Passing of traits from parents to children

Question 2

Genes

Answer 2

Basic units of heredity

Question 3

Genetic disorder

Answer 3

Caused partly or completely by defect in genes

Question 4

Prenatal care

Answer 4

Steps taken to provide health for pregnant person and baby

Question 5

Birth defects

Answer 5

Abnormalities present at birth causing physically or mental disability or death

Question 6

How characteristics are passed from parent to child

Answer 6

Characteristics can be inherited from chromosomes and genes in the parents to the child

Question 7

Factors that could cause birth defects

Answer 7

Genetic disorders or problems with fetus’s environment

Question 8

Explain importance of prenatal care

Answer 8

Keep the pregnant parent and their baby healthy during the pregnancy

Question 9

Environment

Answer 9

Sum total of person’s surroundings