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Key terms to study for the tests
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a chromosome? | A rod shaped structure that carry our |
| What is a gene? | A group of base pairs that code for a protein which in turn code for a trait. |
| How many chromosomes are in a human cell? | 46 |
| How many chromosomes are in an egg and sperm cell? | 23 |
| What kinds of chromosomes are the same size, shape, and have the same types of genes on them? | homologous |
| What are alleles? | Different forms of the same type of genes. |