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Chromosome

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

DNA wraps around proteins to package itself in the nucleus. What is a single DNA-protein structure called?

a)

Chromatid

b)

Nucleosome

c)

Double Helix

d)

Centromere

2.

When chromosomes replicate, the replicated chromosomes are now individually referred to as what?

a)

Chromatin

b)

Chromosomes

c)

Chromatids

d)

Centromere

3.

The chromatids are held together at this part of the replicated chromosome structure.

a)

Center

b)

Centromere

c)

Histone

d)

Glial Cell

4.

The protein that DNA wraps around to form a chromosome is called what?

a)

Histone

b)

Ribosome

c)

Nucleosome

d)

Pepsin

5.

Why does the replicated chromosome need the centromere region? (choose the best answer)

a)

For spindle fibers to attach

b)

To hold the chromatids together

c)

To replicate the DNA

d)

To hold the chromatids together and to provide an attachment point for the spindle fibers

6.

The shorter arm of a chromosome is called the

a)

a-arm

b)

b-arm

c)

p-arm

d)

q-arm

7.

What is number 1 called?

a)

chromosome

b)

centromere

c)

sister chromatids

d)

chromatin

8.

What is number 2 called?

a)

centromere

b)

chromosome

c)

chromatid

d)

homologous chromosomes

9.

What is number 3 called?

a)

chromosome

b)

homologous chromosome

c)

sister chromatids

d)

chromatid

10.

How many chromosomes do human cells have?

a)

46

b)

23

c)

2

d)

44

11.
Chromosomes contain what?
a)
DNA
b)
RNA
c)
FBI
d)
GNC
12.
One chromosome is made up of two
a)
Chromes
b)
Chromatids
c)
Centrioles
d)
Controls
13.
True or false: All body cells have the same number of chromosomes.
a)
True
b)
False
14.

Where does the cell contain its genetic makup?

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

lysosomes

15.

DNA stands for

(a)  

16.
Why is DNA important?
a)
it is very small and very complicated
b)
it's in everything
c)
it serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things
d)
because we eat it every day for energy
17.

Which organelle(part of the cell) is DNA usually found in?

a)

cell membrane

b)

vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

18.
What is the relationship between DNA and chromosomes?
a)
Chromosomes are made of DNA
b)
DNA is made of chromosomes
c)
DNA and chromosomes are the same thing.
d)
All of the above are correct
19.
Why are your chromosomes arranged in pairs?
a)
Scientists have no idea
b)
Because you get one from your mom and one from your dad
c)
Because pairs can divide easier
d)
Because DNA is awesome
20.

This is a picture of ?

a)

Gene

b)

Chromosome

c)

DNA

d)

Chromatid