Chromosomes and Genes

How many pairs of chromosomes do human cells contain?

• 23

• 46

• 16

• 32

Where is DNA found in a human cell?

• ribosome

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What is a short segment of a DNA strand that codes for our characteristics?

• chromosome

• DNA

• RNA

• gene

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is a long coiled strand of DNA and proteins?

• gene

• RNA

• chromosome

• genome

What are chromosomes made of?

• Proteins and lipids

• DNA and proteins

• RNA and carbohydrates

• Lipids and carbohydrates

How many chromosomes do humans typically have in each cell?

• 23

• 46

• 64

• 92

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

• DNA

• Cells

• Genes

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

• 21

• 22

• 23

• 24

What is this image showing?

• DNA

• Chromosome

• Alleles

• Phenotype

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A chromosome is made of coiled up ___________.

• cells

• nuclei

• DNA