Chromosomes and DNA

What part of the cell is described as the 'brain' or control center?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Cell membrane

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Where are chromosomes located?

• In the nucleus of a cell

• In the mitochondria

• In the cell membrane

• In the cytoplasm

What information do chromosomes contain?

• Genetic information

• Nutritional information

• Weather patterns

• Historical events

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What is the primary function of chromosomes?

• Store energy

• Direct cellular activity

• Produce proteins

• Transport nutrients

What is the genetic material found in a cell's nucleus?

• RNA

• DNA

• Protein

• Lipid

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Each chromosome is made up of coiled strands of ______.

• DNA

• RNA

• Proteins

• Lipids

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DNA acts like a blueprint for the cells of an organism, instructing them how to put together materials to produce certain ______.

• traits

• colors

• shapes

• sizes

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The function of DNA in a cell is to:

• Store genetic information

• Provide energy

• Transport nutrients

• Protect the cell

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DNA is the coiled strands of genetic material that make up the ______ in the nucleus of a cell.

• Chromosomes

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Cytoplasm

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Where are genes located in humans?

• On chromosomes within the cell nucleus

• In the bloodstream

• In the digestive system

• In the respiratory system

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