Unit 4 BIO Chromosomes and Genes

Multiple Choice

What are homologous chromosomes?

• Two chromosomes that are the same length

• Two chromosomes that have the centromere in the same position

• Two chromosomes that have genes for particular characteristics at the same location along their length

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How many chromosomes are found in each cell of your body (excluding gametes)?

• 46

• 23

• 40

• 45

Multiple Choice

The gametes only contain half as many chromosomes as your body cells.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What are genes?

• Pants

• Specific traits

• Sections of DNA arranged along the chromosomes

• Chromosomes