GCSE Biology - B1 - Genes, Chromosomes and DNA

A quiz of the topic of 'Genes, Chromosomes and DNA' from GCSE Biology Module B1, 'you and your genes'.

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  • Created by: Rhys B-M
  • Created on: 22-11-11 21:10
Where in a cell is genetic material found?
Nucleus
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A chromosome is a very long molecule of _______
DNA
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What is a gene?
A short length of a chromosome
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An example of a gene is...
Eye Colour
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Different versions of the same gene are called...
Alleles
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What is each gene a code for making?
Proteins
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Skin is a _________ protein
Structural
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Amylase is a _________ protein
Functional
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What is a genotype?
All the genes an organism has
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What is a phenotype?
The characteristics of an organism
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An example of a characteristic controlled only by genes
Dimples
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An example of a characteristic controlled only by environmental factors
Scars
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An example of a characteristic controlled by a mixture of genes and environmental factors
Weight
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A chromosome is a very long molecule of _______

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DNA

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What is a gene?

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Card 4

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An example of a gene is...

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Card 5

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Different versions of the same gene are called...

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jimmyjams16

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Really good quiz that makes you think, got 100% in my second try!

Frou

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good quiz.

Laura

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A good quiz XD

Ella

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Good Quiz - We didn't learn some of this til B7 so if this is in the B1 syllabus that explains why I only got a B and am having to retake!! :D

Anthony Collinson

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Great Quiz. Helped loads. Thanks!!!

Millie

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Good quiz rated it 5/5 : )

Thanks x

anna

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Great quiz, thanks :)

Vimbai Lynety

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thanx I enjoyed it

Rhys B-M

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Thanks everyone!

Tharaney

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Really Helped :) A Great Quiz...Thanks =]

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