B1.6.1 Inheritance 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyVariation, Reproduction and New technologyGCSEAQA Created by: MaddiCreated on: 29-04-14 18:35 How do parents pass on genetic information to their offspring? Parents pass on genetic information to their offspring in the sex cells (gametes). 1 of 7 In what part of the cell is the genetic information found? The genetic information is found in the nucleus of your cells. 2 of 7 What does the nucleus contain? The nucleus contains chromosomes, and chromosomes carry the genes that control the characteristics of your body. 3 of 7 What do genes control? How do they do this? Genes control the development of characteristics. They do this by controlling all the different enzymes and other proteins made in your body. 4 of 7 What are chromosomes made up of? Chromosomes are made up of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) which is where the genetic information is stored. 5 of 7 What is DNA? DNA is a long molecule made up of two strands that are twisted together to make a spiral. This is known as a double helix. 6 of 7 How many chromosomes do humans have? 46 7 of 7
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