B1- You and your genes

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Nucleus
The control centre of the cell. Contains genetic material.
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Chromosomes
The genetic material in the nucleus. Each chromosome is one long piece of DNA coiled up.
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Gene
A short length of a chromosome. They control the development of characteristics and how an organism functions.
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Allele
Different versions of the same gene e.g. eye colours.
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Genotype
The genes an organism has e.g. Bb for brown eyes
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Card 2

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The genetic material in the nucleus. Each chromosome is one long piece of DNA coiled up.

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Chromosomes

Card 3

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A short length of a chromosome. They control the development of characteristics and how an organism functions.

Back

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Card 4

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Different versions of the same gene e.g. eye colours.

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Card 5

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The genes an organism has e.g. Bb for brown eyes

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