Heredity - 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

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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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

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Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

• cell membrane
• vacuole
• chloroplast
• nucleus

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What does DNA stand for?

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

____________________ is to make copies of DNA

• replicate
• recycle
• reuse
• rejoice

__________________________ are the building blocks of proteins.

• Nucleic Acids

• Armor

• Sugars

• Amino Acids