Chromosomes, Genes & DNA

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What does 'offspring' mean?

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Children

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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If both of Zenobia's parents have brown eyes, what can we infer about her eye color?

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Zenobia probably has brown eyes.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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46

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What does DNA determine in living organisms?

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Traits of living things.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?

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Gene.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?

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Gene.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What are chromosomes made of?

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DNA and proteins.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

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23 pairs.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix.