Test Chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
Chromosome is
A
A x like structure made of coiled dna
23 pairs in each nucleus
2
Q
Chromosomes are always in what
A
Pairs
3
Q
Where is dna found
A
In the nucleus
4
Q
How many chromosomes are in each nucleus
A
46 chromosomes or 23 pairs
5
Q
What material does your nucleus contain
A
Genetic material in the form of a chromosomes
6
Q
What do chromosomes carry
A
Genes
7
Q
What is a gene
A
A short piece of chromosomes made from dna
8
Q
What do genes control
A
Your different characteristics eg your hair or eye colour
9
Q
What is the dna molecule
A
Polymer
10
Q
What makes dna
A
Two strand forming as double helix
11
Q
What I saw gene made up of
A
A sequence of amino acids to make a specific protein
