Chromosomes Genes and DNA

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What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.

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Where is DNA located in a cell?

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Inside the nucleus.

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What is the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring?

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Genetics.

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What part of the cell contains chromosomes and genes?

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Nucleus.

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What are the different types of mutations?

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All of these (point mutations, insertions, deletions, etc.).

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What are chromosomes made of?

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DNA and proteins.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 pairs.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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To house the cell's DNA and control cellular activities.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.