Traits and Cells

A single piece of coiled DNA found in the cells; contains genes that encode traits.

• gene

• chromosome

• trait

• DNA

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The yellow part of this picture is DNA. What do you think the turquoise part around it is?

• chromosome

• gene

• DNA

• ACTG

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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

• None of the above are true.

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Humans have ____ chromosomes.

• 57

• 22

• 46

• 100

All our body cells contain this chemical

• Chromosomes

• Sulphuric acid

• DNA

• Proteins

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We humans get 23 of these from our mum and 23 from our dad

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Brain cells

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If a trait controlled by a gene (or genes) is dominant, this means

• It is hidden and doesn´t show

• It shows (like brown eyes or being able to roll your tongue, for example)

• It fights other genes and destroys them

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Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling the activities of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Cell membrane

What is the basic unit of heredity?

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Protein

• Cell

Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Regulating what enters and leaves the cell

• DNA replication

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