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What structural characteristic best describes chromosomes?
What structural characteristic best describes chromosomes?
- Flat, disc-shaped structures
- Solid, cube-like structures
- Large, spherical structures
- Tiny, thread-like structures (correct)
In what part of a living organism are chromosomes typically located?
In what part of a living organism are chromosomes typically located?
- On the organism's surface
- Outside of the cells
- Inside most cells (correct)
- Between cells
What is the primary function of chromosomes within a living organism?
What is the primary function of chromosomes within a living organism?
- Produce energy for the cell
- Help with cell to cell communication
- Store and transmit genetic information (correct)
- Break down waste
What are the units called that carry specific information about the organism?
What are the units called that carry specific information about the organism?
During reproduction, what do living things pass along to their children, facilitating the inheritance of traits?
During reproduction, what do living things pass along to their children, facilitating the inheritance of traits?
Why does an organism typically grow as it develops?
Why does an organism typically grow as it develops?
In order to create an adult organism, what continues to happen with cells?
In order to create an adult organism, what continues to happen with cells?
What is the maximum size linked to for each new cell produced by division?
What is the maximum size linked to for each new cell produced by division?
Which of the following best describes the physical appearance of a chromosome?
Which of the following best describes the physical appearance of a chromosome?
Where are chromosomes typically found in a living organism?
Where are chromosomes typically found in a living organism?
What kind of information is carried by chromosomes?
What kind of information is carried by chromosomes?
Chromosomes carry information. What are the units called that contain the information?
Chromosomes carry information. What are the units called that contain the information?
What is typically passed on to children during reproduction?
What is typically passed on to children during reproduction?
Which process is responsible for organism growth?
Which process is responsible for organism growth?
In the context of cell growth and organism development, what do cells primarily need to do to maintain an adult organism?
In the context of cell growth and organism development, what do cells primarily need to do to maintain an adult organism?
Where are chromosomes located within individual cells?
Where are chromosomes located within individual cells?
What is the term used to describe the information-carrying units located on chromosomes?
What is the term used to describe the information-carrying units located on chromosomes?
What is the role of cell division in the growth of an organism?
What is the role of cell division in the growth of an organism?
What triggers cells to continue dividing in a developing organism?
What triggers cells to continue dividing in a developing organism?
What is the significance of each new cell growing to its maximum size post-division?
What is the significance of each new cell growing to its maximum size post-division?
Flashcards
Chromosomes
Chromosomes
Tiny, thread-like structures inside most cells of every organism.
Chromosome function
Chromosome function
Chromosomes carry information about the organism in units called genes.
Gene inheritance
Gene inheritance
When living things reproduce, they pass their genes along to their children.
Growth in organisms
Growth in organisms
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Study Notes
- Chromosomes are tiny, thread-like structures
- Chromosomes are located inside most cells of every organism
- Chromosomes carry information about the organism in units called genes
- Living things pass their genes along to their children when they reproduce
Growth
- An organism grows because each new cell produced by the division of an old cell grows to its maximum size
- Cells continue to divide to make sufficient cells for the adult organism
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