Chromosomes

Chromosomes

Ms. Cabrera

^{Chromosome Structure}

Chromosome: a thread-like structure of DNA (nucleic acids and proteins) that carries genes

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes contain genetic information in the form of

• DNA

• histone

• centromere

• karyotypes

Multiple Choice

A chromosome is composed of two identical sister

• centromeres

• chromatids

• autosomes

• somatic cells

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes that are paired by size and content are called _______ chromosomes.

• homeostasis

• homologous

• matching

• sister

Multiple Choice

The two sister chromatids are attached to each other at a point called the __________ of a chromosome.

• zygote

• autosome

• gene

• centromere

Multiple Choice

What is the gender of the individual whose karyotype is seen in the image?

• Male
• Female

Multiple Choice

A normal human zygote should have _____ chromosomes inside.

• 46

• 23

• 92

• 64

Multiple Choice

a photograph or picture of chromosomes grouped in ordered pairs is a ______________

• pedigree

• Punnett Square

• Venn Diagram

• Karyotype

Multiple Choice

Which sex chromosomes would indicate a typical human male?

• XX
• X
• XY
• XXY