UNIT TEST for Chromosomes and DNA

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What is the control center of the cell?

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The nucleus is known as the control center of the cell.

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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Which base pairs with Adenine (A) in DNA?

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Thymine (T) pairs with Adenine (A) in DNA.

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Where are chromosomes found in a cell?

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Chromosomes are located in the nucleus of a cell.

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What are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain instructions for building proteins.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries genetic information.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix shape.

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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The four bases of DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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The nucleus controls the activities of the cell and houses the cell's genetic material.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a long strand of DNA that contains many genes.