Organization of Genetic Material

Genetic material (DNA) can be found in the...

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• cell wall

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What is the correct order of organization for genetic information?

• Gene, DNA, chromosomes, nucleus, cell

• Cell, nucleus, DNA, chromosome, gene

• Nucleus, cell, chromosome, gene, DNA

• Cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, gene

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How many chromosomes are found in a "normal" human being?

• 44

• 46

• 48

• 50

Which choice is NOT true about genes?

• They are found in the nucleus.

• They are located on chromosomes.

• They provide energy to the cell.

• They provide genetic information for traits.

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Which structure looks like a skinny X?

• Chromosome

• DNA

• Gene

• Nucleus

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What is the main purpose of chromosomes?

• To store genetic instructions (DNA)

• To release energy

• To control what enters and leaves cell

• To store materials inside the cell

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Chromosomes are found in the ____________ of the cell

• Chloroplast
• Nucleus
• Cytoplasm
• Mitochondria

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Segments of DNA are called _______________________

• Genes
• Nuclei
• genotypes
• Chromosomes

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Segments of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) found in chromosomes that give instructions for producing a certain characteristic.

• heredity

• gene

• allele

• genotype

• phenotype

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Which of the following statements is true?

• Your set of DNA is the same as your siblings'

• Your set of DNA is the same as your mother's

• Your set of DNA is the same as your father's

• Your set of DNA is unique to you

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