Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance

DNA can sometimes be found in tightly compacted structures called _______in the nucleus of a cell.

• Chromosomes

• Nucleotides

• Genes

• Nitrogenous bases

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The location of a particular gene on a chromosome is called the ______.

• A. "p" arm

• B. "q" arm

• C. genetic locus

• D. DNA

Genes are ...

• That is hidden whenever the dominant allele is present

• Segment of DNA on chromosome that control a trait or characteristic

• A number of how an event occur

• An organism that has two different alleles for a trait

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Which scientist is credited with the formulation of the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance?

• Gregor Mendel

• Thomas Hunt Morgan

• Walter Sutton

• James Watson

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The Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance was proposed in which year?

• 1902

• 1865

• 1953

• 1928

According to the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance, genes are located on _______.

• RNA

• Proteins

• Chromosomes

• Cell membrane

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Which experiment provided evidence for the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance?

• Griffith's experiment

• Hershey-Chase experiment

• Mendel's pea plant experiment

• Morgan's fruit fly experiment

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The Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance explains the behavior of chromosomes during _______.

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

• Protein synthesis

• Respiration

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Which of the following is a key concept of the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance?

• Genes are inherited independently of chromosomes

• Chromosomes are inherited as units

• Genes are located on chromosomes

• Chromosomes are made of RNA

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In the context of the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance, what is the significance of meiosis?

• It doubles the chromosome number

• It halves the chromosome number

• It maintains the chromosome number

• It has no effect on chromosome number