Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

Humans have 22 chromosomes in all. They inherit 11 from one parent and 11 from the other.

• true

• false

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This model can be used as evidence to support which claim?

• Proteins are found inside of chromosomes and chromosomes make up proteins.

• DNA makes up the majority of a cell and contributes to the functions of chromosomes.

• Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of all cells and they contain long strands of DNA and proteins.

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Genes are found within bands of DNA. Which sentence best describes the function of a gene.

• Genes create more DNA for the organism to use later.

• Genes create instructions that tell cells which proteins to make.

• Genes create chromosomes for organisms to pass down to their offspring.

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Which option gives the best definition of the word phenotype?

• The word phenotype describes an organism's physical features, related to their genotype that we can actually see.

• The word phenotype describes an organisms genetic make up in letters.

• The word phenotype describes an organisms ability to pass it's genetic material down to it's offspring.

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Which of the following caused this snake to have two heads?

• A cross between two types of snakes.

• A cell in it's body.

• A genetic mutation.

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Select all of the examples of genotypes.

• Gg

• Green Eyes

• DD

• dd

• Black Hair

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This model best shows...

• A DNA sequence with a possible mutated gene.

• A DNA sequence with more than one chromosome.

• A DNA sequence with normal genes.

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Which genetic disorder is a recessive trait that causes skin with no pigmentation?

• Huntington's Disease

• Sickle Cell

• Albinism

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_________________ is the genetic makeup or combination of alleles in an organism.

• The phenotype

• The genotype

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Select all of the examples of traits:

• Hair color

• Being tall or short

• Chromosomes

• Having a good report card.

• Having 6 fingers.

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