Lesson 2: Chromosomes & Inheritance

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Biology
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8th Grade
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Jessica Berkey
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a chromosome?
A threadlike structure found in the nucleus
An area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached
Each half of the chromosome 'arms & legs'
A complex molecule containing the genetic information
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the centromere?
To carry genes
To replicate genetic material
To attach chromatids of a chromosome
To code for specific traits
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a chromatid?
A threadlike structure found in the nucleus
An area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached
Each half of the chromosome 'arms & legs'
A complex molecule containing the genetic information
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is DNA?
A threadlike structure found in the nucleus
An area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached
Each half of the chromosome 'arms & legs'
A complex molecule containing the genetic information
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the nucleus?
To carry genes
To replicate genetic material
To attach chromatids of a chromosome
To code for specific traits
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a gene?
A threadlike structure found in the nucleus
An area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached
Each half of the chromosome 'arms & legs'
A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many genes for each trait are inherited?
One
Two
Three
Four
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
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