10 Questions
What is the function of a gene?
Produce specific molecules in the body
How many chromosomes do humans have in their somatic cells?
46
What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
Genes are packaged into chromosomes
How do genes influence our characteristics like eye color and height?
By producing proteins that regulate traits
What is the function of chromosomes in cells?
Regulate gene expression
How are genes like valuable files stored in a file cabinet according to the text?
Drawers opening and closing, files being located, pulled, and copied
What is the main purpose of DNA packaging in cells?
To help conserve space
What is the term used to describe the DNA-protein complex that helps package genetic material within cells?
Chromatin
Why is it important for DNA to be compacted within cells?
To fit the DNA within the limited space of a cell
What characteristic formations do chromatin usually fold into within cells?
Chromosomes
Learn about chromosomes, which are bundles of tightly coiled DNA found within the nucleus of cells, and genes, which are sections of DNA containing instructions to produce specific molecules in the body. Understand how humans inherit 23 chromosomes from each parent, resulting in 23 pairs.
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