Location of Genetic Material

Location of Genetic Material

From Gene to Nucleus

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Write down one thing you would like to learn about Genetic Material today.

Genetic Material

• Contains the instructions for traits

• Found in the nucleus of EUKARYOTIC cells

• Found in the cytoplasm of PROKARYOTIC cells

Multiple Choice

Where is genetic information being stored in Eukaryotic cells?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell Membrane

• Mitochondria

Nucleus!

The Nucleus stores all of the genetic material for the cell.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cells does not contain a NUCLEUS?

Chromosomes

Structures of DNA that contain genes.

Humans have 23 pairs (46 total)

Multiple Choice

What are chromosomes made of?

• Ribosomes

• DNA

• RNA

• Mitochondria

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How many PAIRS of chromosomes do humans have?

DNA

Nucleic acid that carries genetic information in the cell.

Genes

• A section of DNA that codes for a trait.

• Many Genes make up your DNA

Multiple Choice

What is a section of DNA called?

• Tiny DNA

• RNA

• Chromosomes

• Gene

Allele

Two different forms of the same trait.

Ex. Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes

Brown Hair, Blonde Hair

Multiple Choice

What are the two different types of traits called? (Ex. Brown eyes, Blue Eyes)

• Allele

• Trait

• Genotype

This is what the order from most complex to simplest.

From most complex to simplest. Nucleus, Chromosomes, DNA, Gene

Multiple Choice

What is being represented by the number 1?

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Nucleus

• DNA

Multiple Choice

What is being represented by the number 3?

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Nucleus

• DNA

Multiple Choice

What is being represented by the number 4 ?

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Nucleus

• DNA

Multiple Choice

What is being represented by the number 2 ?

• Chromosomes

• Genes

• Nucleus

• DNA

Heredity

The passing of traits from generation to generations.

Pedigree Charts

These help determine and identify where traits originate from and who can pass these traits on.

Multiple Choice

What is the passing of traits from one generation to the next called?

• Genotype

• Heredity

• Phenotype

• Chromosomes

Multiple Choice

What tool do scientists use to help identify where traits come from in your family?

• Genotype

• Chromosmes

• Heredity

• Pedigree Chart

Multiple Choice

Use the pedigree chart below to help determine who is Karen's Mother?

• Ashley

• Louise

• Brittany

• Veronica

Multiple Choice

According to the Pedigree chart below. Who is married to Brittany?

• Tom

• Dad

• Larry

• Henry