Practice The Master Molecule – Dna And Chromosomes (1.2) - Unit 5: Introduction to Genetics and Heredity
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The Master Molecule – DNA and Chromosomes

Practice - The Master Molecule – DNA and Chromosomes

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Question 1 Easy

What does DNA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the structure that carries genetic information.

Question 2 Easy

How many chromosomes do humans typically have?

💡 Hint: Consider the number of pairs in a human cell.

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Question 1

What is the basic unit of DNA?

Gene
Nucleotide
Chromosome

💡 Hint: Consider what makes up DNA.

Question 2

True or false: Chromosomes are visible in the nucleus of the cell during all stages of the cell cycle.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about when you can see chromosomes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how mutations in DNA can affect traits and give an example of an inherited disease that results from such mutations.

💡 Hint: Consider how mutations can alter the function of proteins.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of genetic testing and provide arguments for and against it.

💡 Hint: Think about both the benefits and drawbacks of knowing genetic information.

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