DNA

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

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There is a segment of DNA that codes for every trait that a person has. These segments of DNA are found on
chromosomes and are called ________.

• Deoxyribonucleic acid
• Genes
• Heredity
  
• Recessive Traits

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A single piece of coiled DNA found in the cells; contains genes that encode traits.

• gene
• chromosome
• trait
• DNA

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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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What is the relationship between DNA and chromosomes?

• Chromosomes are made of DNA
• DNA is made of chromosomes
• DNA and chromosomes are the same thing.
• All of the above are correct

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How many pairs of chromosomes exist in each of your cells?

• 10
• 12
• 23
• 46

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

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Which is true about DNA?

• Only animals have DNA in their cells
• DNA research is simple and quick
• DNA contains many genes
• None of the above are true.

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What organelle stores the genetic information?

• Chloroplast 
• Cytoplasm 
• Nucleus 
• Mitochonrion

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A single piece of coiled DNA found in the cells; contains genes that encode traits.

• gene
• chromosome
• trait
• DNA

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