7.LS3.1-The Genetic Pathway: Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits

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The two jobs of the nucleus are ​

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controls the cell

store genetic information

the building block

the heart of the cell

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controls the cell

store genetic information

the building block

the heart of the cell

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Chromosomes contain ​

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There are __ PAIRS of chromosomes.

• 24
• 23
• 30
• 46

Multiple Choice

Which statement can a student use to communicate the relationship between DNA and a chromosome?

• DNA is made of several chromosomes.

• A chromosome is made of several strings of DNA.

• DNA is made of a coiled chromosome.

• A chromosome is made of coiled DNA.

Multiple Choice

The diagram shows a section of a cell that has been magnified.

Which statement best describes the relationships between the three visible structures in the magnified section of the cell?

• A chromosome is a structure near the nucleus that consists of genes on specific locations.

• A chromosome is a structure in the nucleus that is composed of DNA.

• A chromosome contains DNA that is composed of proteins.

• A chromosome consists of many genes that form different proteins.

nucleus

DNA

genes

genetic instructions

Multiple Choice

What are chromosomes made of?

• Ribosomes

• DNA

• RNA

• Mitochondria

Multiple Choice

DNA is inside your cells. What part of the cell is the DNA inside of?

• cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• nucleus

Multiple Choice

The twisted ladder shape of DNA is referred to as a ....

• Twizzler candy
• twisted ladder
• double helix
• yo mama

Multiple Choice

The number of human chromosomes is

• 23

• 46

• 92

• 64

Multiple Choice

Why are your chromosomes arranged in pairs?

• Scientists have no idea
• Because you get one from your mom and one from your dad
• Because pairs can divide easier
• Because DNA is awesome

Multiple Choice

A chromosome is best described as a

• gene that has more than one form.
  
• green cell found in many plants.
  
• strand of DNA containing genetic information.
  
• reproductive cell found in certain kinds of bacteria

Multiple Choice

From smallest to largest how would genetic information be organized?

• genes, cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA

• chromosome, cell, gene, DNA, nucleus

• DNA, gene, chromosome, nucleus, cell

• nucleus, cell, gene, DNA, chromosome

A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a product, usually a protein.

Multiple Choice

Traits are passed from parents to offspring through genes in ______

• RNA

• DNA

• SNA

• VNA

Multiple Choice

DNA carries ______________ from parents to offspring.

• Inherited Information

• Random Information

• Selected Information

• Weird Information

Multiple Choice

A _______________ is a segment of DNA that contains information for the building of a product.

• Cancer

• Mutation

• Gene

• Product

A protein is a type of molecule that makes up much of an organism’s structure and helps it function.

Living organisms have tens or even hundreds of thousands of different kinds of proteins in their bodies.

Different proteins have different shapes and structures, and they function in different ways.

The traits of an organism are determined by the kinds of proteins that its genes cause it to build.

Multiple Choice

A __________________ is a type of molecule that makes up much of an organism’s structure and helps it function.

• Gene

• DNA

• Mutation

• Protein

Multiple Choice

Living organisms have ___________ proteins in their bodies.

• Not that many

• A few

• Hundreds of Thousands of

• Only one kind of

Multiple Choice

An organism's _______________ are determined by the kinds of proteins that its genes cause it to build. (Choose the best answer)

• Traits

• Behaviors

• Sleep patterns

• Habits

Remember that cells are the basic unit of life, and all organisms are made up of cells.

Remember that cells are the basic unit of life, and all organisms are made up of cells.

Inside a cell, there is an enclosed structure called the nucleus. The nucleus contains the cell’s chromosomes.

A chromosome is a cell structure that contains an organism’s DNA. Each chromosome is made up of one long molecule of DNA that includes many genes along its length.

Multiple Choice

_________ are the basic units of life.

• RNA

• Cells

• DNA

• Chromosomes

Multiple Choice

Inside a cell's nucleus, you will find the cell's ________________ (Choose the best answer)

• RNA

• Cells

• DNA

• Chromosomes

Multiple Choice

A chromosome contains an organism's ______________

• RNA

• Cells

• DNA

• Organelles

protein

proteins

protein

Multiple Choice

Why is DNA important?

• it is very small and very complicated
• it's in everything
• it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things
• because we eat it every day for energy

Multiple Choice

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid
• Denitrogenous acid
• Deribonucleic acid
• Diribonucleic acid

Multiple Choice

Which statement about DNA is true?

• Different people can have the same copy of DNA in their cells.
  
• DNA is made up of genes that carry hereditary information.
• DNA controls the genotype but not the phenotype of an organism.
  
• DNA controls the genotype only in the second and third generations.
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Multiple Choice

These molecules are made up of amino acids.

• proteins
• bases
• ribosomes
• nucleii

Multiple Choice

Each molecule of DNA consists of smaller segments called genes.

• True
• False
• True and False
• What's a molecule?

Multiple Choice

These long molecules carry out most cell functions.

• DNA
• RNA
• Amino Acids
• Proteins

Multiple Choice

These molecules are made up of amino acids.

• proteins
• bases
• ribosomes
• nucleii

Multiple Choice

A gene can be all of the following EXCEPT

• a set of instructions for a trait
• a complete chromosome
• instructions for making a protein
• a portion of a strand of DNA

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes are found

• only in muscle cells

• in the genes of the cell

• in the nucleus of the cell

• in the proteins of the cell

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes are made of

• DNA

• genes

• proteins

• traits

Multiple Choice

What do genes do?

• Give the body chromosomes.

• Control the DNA.

• Control the production of proteins.

Multiple Choice

An inheritable characteristic that is determined by DNA is known as a _____.

• DNA

• nucleus

• trait

• protein

Multiple Choice

These long molecules carry out most cell functions.

• DNA
• RNA
• Amino Acids
• Proteins

Multiple Choice

These molecules are made up of amino acids.

• proteins

• bases

• ribosomes

• nuclei

Multiple Choice

What is a gene?

• A part of DNA that codes for a specific trait

• A type of chromosome

• A cell that carries genetic information

• A protein that helps in cell division

Multiple Choice

Why does a human body need proteins?

• To place amino acids in a specific order

• To guard against harmful mutations

• To send messages to the cell's cytoplasm

• To perform important bodily functions

A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a product, usually a protein.

A protein is a type of molecule that makes up much of an organism’s structure and helps it function.

Living organisms have tens or even hundreds of thousands of different kinds of proteins in their bodies.

Different proteins have different shapes and structures, and they function in different ways.

The traits of an organism are determined by the kinds of proteins that its genes cause it to build.

Multiple Choice

A __________________ is a type of molecule that makes up much of an organism’s structure and helps it function.

• Gene

• DNA

• Mutation

• Protein

Multiple Choice

Living organisms have ___________ proteins in their bodies.

• Not that many

• A few

• Hundreds of Thousands of

• Only one kind of

Multiple Choice

An organism's _______________ are determined by the kinds of proteins that its genes cause it to build. (Choose the best answer)

• Traits

• Behaviors

• Sleep patterns

• Habits

Multiple Choice

This protein has many connectors.

The sentence above describes the protein's ___________.

• Function

• Structure

Multiple Choice

This protein is used to make spider web silk.

The sentence above describes the protein's ___________.

• Function

• Structure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about proteins?

• We get protein from the food we eat

• Proteins are molecules

• Proteins do important jobs in our cells/bodies

• Proteins get broken down into glucose molecules to make energy for our cells

Multiple Choice

What determines how a protein will work (function)?

• The color of a protein determines how it will work

• The amount of copies of a protein determine how it will work

• The shape of a protein will determine how it will work

Multiple Choice

How do inherited traits pass from parents to offspring?

• Through proteins

• Through cellular division

• Through DNA

• Through blood type

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is heterozygous

• FF
• tt
• Gg
• RR

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix homo- in homozygous mean?

• same
• different
• dating
• humans

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix hetero- in heterozygous mean?

• same
• different
• dating
• human

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is heterozygous

• Ww
• ii
• DD
• kk

Multiple Choice

Proteins determine our traits.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Two people have the SAME PROTEINS for hair color. Can their natural hair color be different? 

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Two ducks have the SAME PARENTS, but DIFFERENT PROTEINS for wing shape. What will their wings be like? 

• Their wings will be the SAME because they are related.

• Their wings will be DIFFERENT because their proteins are different.

Multiple Choice

The FUNCTION of a protein is not much affected by its STRUCTURE. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Two giraffes have the SAME PROTEINS for tongue shape in their cells, but they live in DIFFERENT GRASSLANDS. What is true about their tongue shape?

• Their tongues will be DIFFERENT since they live in DIFFERENT environments.

• Their TONGUES will be the SAME since their PROTEINS are the SAME.

Multiple Choice

Instructions to make a protein

• Gene

• Nucleus

Multiple Choice

Two rhinos live in DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS and have DIFFERENT HORN SHAPES. How did it happen? 

• One rhino has GENES that CURVE; the other has genes that are STRAIGHT. 

• The rhinos have DIFFERENT GENE VERSIONS with instructions for DIFFERENT PROTEINS. 

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Trait that can be MASKED or HIDDEN by another trait

• dominant

• recessive

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Trait that can MASK or HIDE another trait

• dominant

• recessive

Multiple Choice

Two pangolins have SCALES with different SHAPES. How did it happen?

• The GENES MUST BE SHAPED DIFFERENTLY inside their scales. 

• They have DIFFERENT GENE VERSIONS that give different INSTRUCTIONS for the proteins in their scales.

Multiple Choice

_______ are sections of DNA that regulate protein and code for specific traits.

• Genes

• Chromosomes

• Proteins

• Mutations

function

characteristic

traits

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a TRAIT?

• eye color

• brown eyes

• eye shape

• eye size

Multiple Choice

This protein has many connectors.

The sentence above describes the protein's ___________.

• Function

• Structure

Multiple Choice

Proteins determine our traits.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Two people have the SAME PROTEINS for hair color. Can their natural hair color be different? 

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Two ducks have the SAME PARENTS, but DIFFERENT PROTEINS for wing shape. What will their wings be like? 

• Their wings will be the SAME because they are related.

• Their wings will be DIFFERENT because their proteins are different.

Multiple Choice

The FUNCTION of a protein is not much affected by its STRUCTURE. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

An organism's trait is determined by

• the environment

• the nucleus

• the proteins

• the temperature

Multiple Choice

What does a gene do?

• makes protein

• makes traits

• instructs how to make a protein

• instructs molecules

Multiple Choice

A change in inherited gene versions is

• a mutation

• DNA

• a ribosome

• a protein

Multiple Choice

The function of a protein depends on its

• structure

• location

• name

• sound

Multiple Choice

A difference in traits between individual organisms

• feature

• protein

• variation

• genes

Multiple Choice

A specific characteristic of an individual organism

• trait

• feature

• variation

• protein

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A characteristic that all members of a species have

• trait

• feature

• function

• gene

Multiple Choice

An offspring cannot have a protein for a trait if neither of its parents have it.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

The way something is shaped or constructed

• structure

• function

• protein

• trait

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How something works

• feature

• function

• structure

• protein

Multiple Choice

An instruction for making a protein

• blueprint

• trait

• gene

• ribosome

Multiple Choice

Explain the relationship between genes and traits.

• Traits are inherited from the environment only.
• Genes have no impact on physical characteristics.
• Genes control the production of specific proteins, which affect the traits of the organism.

• Traits are determined solely by diet and lifestyle.

structure or function

traits

different

Multiple Choice

What does variation mean?

• A different version of something

• Changing colour

Multiple Choice

What can cause variation?

• Genetics

• Environment

• Both: genetics and environment

Multiple Choice

What is this definition: 'Differences between organisms caused by differences in the DNA they inherit from their parents.'?

• Species

• Genetic variation

• Environmental variation

Multiple Select

Which of these variations are caused by genetics only?

• Natural hair colour

• Eye colour

• Hair length

• Tattoos

• Blood group

Advantages of Traits

Different individuals have different variations of traits. Some variations of traits can give organisms advantages or disadvantages in surviving, hunting prey, hiding from predators, finding mates, and reproducing.

Multiple Choice

What does variation mean?

• A different version of something

• Changing colour

Multiple Choice

What can cause variation?

• Genetics

• Environment

• Both: genetics and environment

• a mistake or error in DNA

• typically occurs after birth

• caused by chemicals, radiation, or incorrect DNA replication

Mutation

• differences in DNA

• typically changes that someone is born with

​​Variation

Mutations

Mutations can have a positive, negative, or no effect at all on an organism.

Multiple Choice

Cancer typically develops after someone has been exposed to some kind of chemical or radiation. Cancer is an example of a:

• mutation

• variation

Multiple Choice

In a family of six, mom and dad have blue eyes. Five of their six children have the same color blue eyes as their parents, but one child was born with blue eyes that have green and gold flecks. This is an example of:

• mutation

• variation

• drive natural selection

• improve chances of survival

Adaptations

• are mistakes that can have some effect or no effect on an organism

• occur randomly

Mutations

• inherited from parents

• could improve chances of survival

Variations

Multiple Select

Check which answer choices are inherited traits. Check all that apply.

• Hair Color

• scar

• Height

• length of leg

• spoken language

Multiple Choice

Where do traits come from?

• They are passed down from parent to offspring.

• They are passed down from siblings.

• They are passed down from offspring to parent.

• N/A

Multiple Choice

Where are the instructions stored that provide information for a tiger's fur?

• On the genes in the cytoplasm inside cells

• On genes within chromosomes in the nucleus

• On the cell membrane

• On the chromosomes in the mitochondria

Multiple Choice

the passing of traits from parent to offsprint

• heredity

• genetics

• botany

Multiple Choice

the physical or visible appearance of an organism; a trait we can see

• genotype

• phenotype

Multiple Choice

the genetic make-up; the actual gene pair

• genotype

• phenotype

Multiple Choice

blue eyes, curly hair

• genotype

• phenotype

Multiple Choice

Tt, BB, rr

• genotype

• phenotype

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controls the trait; you only need one gene for the trait to show up in an organism

• dominant

• recessive

Multiple Choice

the weaker trait; you need 2 genes for the trait to show up in an organism

• dominant

• recessive

Multiple Choice

the different forms of a trait that make up a gene, R OR r

• allele

• dominant

• recessive

Multiple Choice

purebred; the same gene pair

• homozygous

• heterozygous

Multiple Choice

hybrid; a different gene pair

• homozygous

• heterozygous

Multiple Choice

TT, tt

• homozygous

• heterozygous

Multiple Choice

Rr, Ff

• homozygous

• heterozygous

Multiple Choice

BB, RR, TT

• heterozygous

• homozygous dominant

• homozygous recessive

Multiple Choice

nn, ww, gg

• heterozygous

• homozygous dominant

• homozygous recessive

Multiple Choice

Tt, Bb, Ww

• heterozygous

• homozygous dominant

• homozygous recessive

Multiple Choice

the father of genetics

• James Watson

• Robert Hooke

• Gregor Mendel

• Reginald Punnett

Multiple Choice

CC, DD, EE

• heterozygous

• homozygous dominant

• homozygous recessive

Multiple Choice

According to the chromosome theory of inheritance, genes are carried from parents to their offspring on ________________.

• chromatids

• chromosomes

• diploid

• messenger RNA

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes are made up of many _________ joined together like beads on a string.

• mutation

• transfer RNA

• genes

• messenger RNA

Multiple Choice

Any change in a gene or chromosome.

• mutation

• transfer RNA

• diploid

• messenger RNA

Multiple Choice

What is the basic unit of heredity that is passed from parents to offspring?

• Chromosome

• Gene

• DNA

• Nucleus

Multiple Choice

Where in the cell are chromosomes located?

• Cytoplasm

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes DNA?

• A type of protein

• A molecule that carries genetic information

• A type of cell

• A type of sugar

Multiple Choice

How many chromosomes do humans typically have in each cell?

• 23

• 46

• 64

• 92

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between genes and DNA?

• Genes are made up of DNA

• DNA is made up of genes

• Genes and DNA are the same thing

• Genes are larger than DNA

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key term related to genetics?

• Protein

• Gene

• Chromosome

• DNA

Multiple Choice

What is the role of chromosomes in inheritance?

• They determine the color of your eyes

• They carry genes that determine traits

• They produce energy for the cell

• They help in digestion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about traits?

• Traits are only influenced by the environment

• Traits are only inherited from the mother

• Traits are inherited from both parents

• Traits are not influenced by genes

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• It produces energy

• It stores genetic information

• It digests food

• It transports materials

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a chromosome?

• A single strand of DNA

• A structure made of DNA and protein

• A type of gene

• A type of cell

Multiple Choice

The model represents molecules found within the nucleus of a cell.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the molecules seen in the model?

• A strand of DNA is made up of chromosomes found packaged in the nucleus.

• A strand of DNA is made up of chromosomes found packaged in the nucleus.

• A chromosome is organized into nuclei that are packaged in the strands of DNA.

• A chromosome is made up of nuclei found packaged in strands of DNA.

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the relationship between DNA and an organism's phenotype?

• DNA is expressed as a chromosome which determines the genetic make-up of the organism.

• DNA is expressed as a chromosome which determines the expressed trait of the organism.

• DNA is expressed as a gene which determines the genetic make-up of the organism.

• DNA is expressed as a gene which determines the expressed trait of the organism.

Multiple Choice

Which statement can a student use to communicate the relationship between DNA and a chromosome?

• DNA is made of several chromosomes.

• A chromosome is made of several strings of DNA.

• DNA is made of a coiled chromosome.

• A chromosome is made of coiled DNA.

Multiple Choice

The diagram shows a section of a cell that has been magnified.

Which statement best describes the relationships between the three visible structures in the magnified section of the cell?

• A chromosome is a structure near the nucleus that consists of genes on specific locations.

• A chromosome is a structure in the nucleus that is composed of DNA.

• A chromosome contains DNA that is composed of proteins.

• A chromosome consists of many genes that form different proteins.

Multiple Choice

What is the segment of DNA that contains information to synthesize a specific protein molecule?

• chromosome

• codon

• gene

• RNA

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about genetic information?

• A DNA molecule is a section of a gene found on the nucleus of chromosome.

• The nucleus of a cell contains genes that are made up of chromosomes composed of DNA.

• A gene is a section of DNA and is found on a chromosome in the cell's nucleus.

• A chromosome is a section of a gene found in the nucleus of a DNA molecule.

Multiple Choice

Genes code for proteins that determine the phenotypes of individuals. Individuals inherit genes from parents.What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?

• Genes are made up of chromosomes.

• Genes are present on chromosomes.

• Chromosomes are independent of genes.

• Chromosomes are present inside genes.

Multiple Choice

Also known as deoxyribonucleic acid and is a long, double stranded molecule shaped like a double helix that carries the genetic instructions or blueprint for an organism..

• Nucleus

• Chromosome

• DNA

• Nitrogen base pairs

Multiple Choice

The basic unit of living things

• Nucleus

• Cells

• Heredity

• DNA

Multiple Choice

Structures that are found within a cell's nucleus that contain the genetic material, or DNA of an organism and is shaped like an X

• Chromosomes

• Double helix

• Genes

• DNA

Multiple Choice

A section of DNA that contains instructions that tell your cells to make molecules called proteins.

• Nucleus

• Gene

• DNA

• Chromosomes

Multiple Choice

The control center or brain of the cell that contains the cells genetic material

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Cell

• Nucleus

Dropdown

The chromosomes of cells are composed of​ ​

Select answer

molecules.

Multiple Choice

What is a Gene?

• is a segment of DNA that carries the instructions for making a specific protein or set of proteins.

• Something we put over our legs.

• Someone who grants you 3 wishes.

• a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code.

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes are...

• Really shiny rims

• Genetic diseases

• Organelles in charge of protein synthesis.

• Thread-like structures that are found in the nucleus of cells.

Multiple Choice

How many chromosomes does a human cell contain?

• Not that many.

• 46 chromosomes, 92 pairs.

• 23 chromosomes,

  46 pairs.

• 46 chromosomes,

  23 pairs.

Multiple Choice

A gene is a recipe for making?

• proteins

• traits

• DNA

• Chromosomes

Multiple Choice

A segment of DNA that codes for a trait

• gene

• centromere

• chromosome

• chromatid

Multiple Choice

an observable characteristic

• trait

• personality

• cell

• DNA

Multiple Choice

Genetic traits are determined by one or more

• genes

• organelles

• random chances

• cells

Multiple Choice

A version or variation of a gene

• trait

• gene

• allele

• DNA

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The alleles that an organism has/inherits are its

• genotype

• phenotype

• chromosome

• recessive

Multiple Choice

The observable expression of a trait is its

• phenotype

• genotype

• chromosome

• allele

Multiple Choice

Long strands of DNA are wrapped into

• DNA

• Chromosome

• Alleles

• Phenotype

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes are made of

• DNA
• RNT
• WWE
• DMA

Multiple Choice

The passing of traits from parents to offspring is known as....

• hierarchy

• heredity

• traits

• genetics

Multiple Choice

Segments of DNA are called _______________________

• Genes

• Alleles

• Traits

• Chromosomes

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes are found

• only in muscle cells

• in the genes of the cell

• in the nucleus of the cell

• in the proteins of the cell

Multiple Choice

Chromosomes are made of

• DNA

• genes

• proteins

• traits

Multiple Choice

What do genes do?

• Give the body chromosomes.

• Control the DNA.

• Control the production of proteins.

Multiple Choice

_______ are sections of DNA that regulate protein and code for specific traits.

• Genes

• Chromosomes

• Proteins

• Mutations

Multiple Choice

An inheritable characteristic that id determined by DNA is known as a _____.

• DNA

• nucleus

• trait

• protein

Multiple Choice

What is the correct sequence of structures from smallest to largest?

• Chromosomes, Gene, DNA, Nucleus, Cell

• Cell, Nucleus, Chromosomes, DNA, Genes

• DNA, Gene, Nucleus, Chromosome, Cell

• Gene, DNA, Chromosomes, Nucleus, Cell

• Gene Nucleus, DNA, Chromosome, Cell

Multiple Choice

Twins generally resemble each other more than they resemble their other siblings. Which of the following best explains why this happens?

• They are born together

• They have the same genes

• They are brought up in the same manner

• They develop together inside their mother's womb.

• They have the same parents

Multiple Choice

What do all of the cell in your body have in common?

• They are the same size

• They have the same kind of genes

• They are all the same shape

• They all perform the same function

• They are all the same age

Labelling

Label the following terms: Cell, DNA, Chromosome, Nucleus, Gene

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Cell

Nucleus

Chromosome

DNA

Gene

Multiple Choice

What can be concluded from the model in the images shown?

• Chromosomes are stored in the cytoplasm of the cell.

• Genes determine the inheritance of traits.

• DNA is a sequence of proteins

• Genes are made of many chromosomes.

Multiple Choice

Which structure determines the traits that will be passed to the offspring?

• chromosome

• centromere

• nuclear membrane

• spindle fibers

Multiple Choice

Genes are located on the chromosome which are composed of?

• DNA

• RNA

• ATP

• ADP

Multiple Choice

What can be inferred about a gene based on the model?

• A gene is a segment of DNA.

• A gene is a long, helical structure.

• A gene contains many different chromosomes.

• A gene contains more information than a chromosome.

Multiple Choice

Which relationship is described accurately?

• A chromosome is found inside the nucleus.

• A DNA molecule is made up of many chromosomes.

• A chromosome is one segment on a strand of DNA.

• A DNA molecule is found outside the nucleus.

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Use the words to label the image.

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Chromosome

DNA

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Gene

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Identify the image that best represents a gene.