GENES revision 0.0 / 5 ? SciencegenesYears 7-9 (KS3)All boards Created by: AL4N$Created on: 11-04-21 19:38 what is the nucleus? A nucleus is a part of the cell which contains the genetic code, the DNA. 1 of 9 what is a gene? A gene is a short section of DNA that codes for a particular characteristic protein 2 of 9 What is a chromosome? Chromosomes are made up of DNA coiled up into elongated shapes. 3 of 9 What is the Function of the DNA? A DNA is a material that carries all the information about how a living organism will look and function 4 of 9 Where are characteristics passed onto? Characteristics are passed on in the chromosomes that the offspring inherits from their parents. 5 of 9 True OR False? do each chromosome may have a diffe TRUE 6 of 9 What is an allele? Alleles are different versions of a gene, that codes for different versions of a characteristic 7 of 9 What are homozygous alleles? Homozygous alleles are alleles in a matching pair 8 of 9 What are heterozygous alleles? Heterozygous alleles are alleles in a matching pair that are different 9 of 9
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