Biology B1 1.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? BiologyBiologyGCSEAll boards Created by: Ben GoodrichCreated on: 10-05-14 21:16 What does a nucleus contain? Your genetic material 1 of 11 What is a chromosome? a long molecule of DNA that is coiled 2 of 11 What is a gene? a short length chromosome 3 of 11 What are alleles? multiple variations which altar characteristics within a gene 4 of 11 What are the two different types of proteins called? structual proteins, functional proteins 5 of 11 What is a genotype? This is all of the genes that an organism has 6 of 11 what is a phenotype? this is all of the genes that an organism displays 7 of 11 How many pairs of chromosomes does your body contain? 23 8 of 11 What is meant by the term, 'Homozygous'? when 2 alleles are the same for a gene 9 of 11 What is meant by the term, 'Hetrozygous'? when 2 alleles are different for a particular gene 10 of 11 How are genetic disorders caused? by alleles of a some faulty genes 11 of 11
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