DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Proteins

Identify the labeled parts of the cell structure.

a

b

c

Gene

Chromosomes

DNA

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A chromosome is made of coiled up ___________.

• cells

• nuclei

• DNA

A segment of DNA that codes for a trait

• gene

• centromere

• chromosome

• chromatid

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How many Chromosomes do we inherit from our parents?

• 23 from dad and 23 from mom, or 46 total

• 13 from dad and 13 from mom, or 26 total

• 13 from dad and 33 from mom, or 46 total

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What's the proper sequence of how a trait is expressed?

• Protein, Dna, chromosome, trait, gene

• Chromosome, DNA, gene, protein, trait

• Trait, Protein, gene, DNA, chromosome.

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Why is DNA important?

• it is very small and very complicated
• it's in everything
• it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things
• because we eat it every day for energy

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What is a long coiled strand of DNA and proteins?

• gene

• RNA

• chromosome

• genome

Long strands of DNA are called

• Genome

• Chromosome

• Traits

• Genes

What is the relationship between DNA and chromosomes?

• Chromosomes are made of DNA

• DNA is made of chromosomes

• DNA and chromosomes are the same thing.

• All of the above are correct

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Which is true about DNA?

• Only animals have DNA in their cells

• DNA research is simple and quick

• DNA contains many genes

• DNA is made of chromosomes