Chromosomes, Genes and DNA

CHROMOSOMES

100

How many pairs of chromosomes do you have?

23

200

In humans, how many chromosomes are found in a typical somatic cell?

46

300

What is the primary function of chromosomes in a cell? 

To carry and store genetic information

400

Describe the structure of a chromosome.

A thread-like DNA molecule structure wrapped around proteins

500

Having extra or missing chromosomes can lead to various health issues like...

Down syndrome

GENES

100

The study of how traits are inherited is..

Genetics

200

What is a simple definition of allele? 

An alternative form of gene

300

Who is the father of genetics?

Gregor Mendel

400

A graphic used to predict the results of a genetic cross?

Punnett Square

500

The passing of genetic material from parent to offspring.

Heredity

DNA

100

What is a complex molecule that carries genetic information that defines an organism's traits and is stored in the nucleus. 

DNA

200

Who built the first model of DNA?

James Watson and Francis Crick

300

A strand of DNA is referred to as..

Double Helix

400

What are the four bases? 

Adenine, thymine, guanine and cytosine

500

What happens when the X-Ray hits a part of the DNA molecule?

it bounces off.