LS - 3.2 - DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Traits -- MS-LS3-1

How many chromosomes do humans have in all body cells?

• 23

• 46

• 13

• 47

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Each homologous chromosome pair contains ____variants of each of many distinct genes

• two

• three

• six

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Match the following

• thread-like structure made of DNA

• gene

• section of DNA that codes for a trait

• DNA

• deoxyribonucleic acid

• nucleus

• location of DNA in eukaryote

• chromosome

Trait obtained from parents or other ancestors

• inherited trait

• acquired trait

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Long chains of molecules containing genetic information

• DNA

• ATP

• ADP

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One chromosome from biological mom and one chromosome from biological dad =

• homologous chromosomes

• acquired trait

• sister chromatid

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Identify the acquired traits.

*Select three

• large muscles

• ability to read

• hair color

• bilingual

• dimples

Identify the inherited traits

• tongue-rolling

• color blindness

• cleft chin

• scars

• study skills

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Characteristics that are learned or happen to an organism

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

Genes and traits from one's parents to one's offspring

• heredity

• acquired

• learned behavior

• skills

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