Flashcards in Genes and Chromosomes Deck (10)
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Identify the labels missing from the cell
Identify the labels missing from the cell
2
What is found inside the nucleus of a cell?
Chromosomes
3
How many chromosomes are found inside the nucleus of a human cell?
46
(23 pairs)
4
What is a chromosome made from?
A long strand of DNA
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What do chromosomes carry?
Genes
6
What is a gene?
A section of DNA
That controls a characteristic e.g. hair colour
7
What does the diagram show?
A chromosome
8
How many chromosomes does a sperm cell contain?
23
9
How many chromosomes does an egg contain?
23
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Why does a human body cell contain 46 chromosomes?
23 chromosomes from the egg (mum)
23 chromosomes from the sperm (dad)
