DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes

Located at the center of the cell and acts as a control center. 

• DNA

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Smallest unit with the basic properties of life. 

• DNA

• Cell

• Chromosome

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Bundles of tightly coiled DNA

• Chromosome

• Genes

• Traits

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

The material that exists in every cell in your body that holds your genetic code. It Is like your body’s cookbook.

• Gene

• DNA

• Chromosome

• Trait

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Sections of DNA that contain the set of instructions that control how our body grows and works and controls many of our characteristics.

• Chromosome

• Nucleus

• Genes

• Cell

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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

a

b

c

d

e

DNA

Gene

Cell

Nucleus

Chromosome

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What is DNA short for? ________________ acid

Humans share what percentage of DNA?

• 0%

• 25%

• 50%

• 99.9%

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What do each of the colored bands on the chromosome diagram represent? 

• DNA

• Cells

• Genes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Where are chromosomes located in the cell?

• cytoplasm
• DNA

• cell membrane
• nucleus