Parts of a Chromosome

A segment of DNA in the chromosome that provides directions for a cell to assemble proteins that express traits.

• Gene

• Chromosome

• Protein

• Mutation

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In the image the parts labeled "intron" and "exon" represent what?

• Traits

• Proteins

• Genes

• Chromosomes

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Mutations that involve parts of or all of

a chromosome

• Replication

• Deletion Mutation

• Chromosomal Mutation

• Transcription

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The point on the chromosome where the two chromatids are held together is the

• centromere

• centriole

• chromosome

• chromatid

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Structure (b) is a ____.

• chromosome

• chromatid

• centromere

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

• DNA

• Cells

• Genes

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Chromosome is a polymer of ____________

• genes

• autosomes

• deoxyribonucleic acid

• karyotype

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What is this image showing?

• DNA

• Chromosome

• Alleles

• Phenotype

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Which part of the chromosome is responsible for protecting the ends from deterioration?

• Telomere

• Centromere

• Chromatid

• Gene

What is the primary function of the centromere in a chromosome?

• To protect the ends of the chromosome

• To hold sister chromatids together

• To encode genetic information

• To initiate DNA replication