

Location of Genetic Material
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7th Grade
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Location of Genetic Material
From Gene to Nucleus

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Open Ended
Write down one thing you would like to learn about Genetic Material today.
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Genetic Material
Contains the instructions for traits
Found in the nucleus of EUKARYOTIC cells
Found in the cytoplasm of PROKARYOTIC cells
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Multiple Choice
Where is genetic information being stored in Eukaryotic cells?
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Cell Membrane
Mitochondria
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Nucleus!
The Nucleus stores all of the genetic material for the cell.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following cells does not contain a NUCLEUS?
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Chromosomes
Structures of DNA that contain genes.
Humans have 23 pairs (46 total)
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Multiple Choice
What are chromosomes made of?
Ribosomes
DNA
RNA
Mitochondria
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Fill in the Blanks
How many PAIRS of chromosomes do humans have?
Type answer...
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DNA
Nucleic acid that carries genetic information in the cell.
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Genes
A section of DNA that codes for a trait.
Many Genes make up your DNA
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Multiple Choice
What is a section of DNA called?
Tiny DNA
RNA
Chromosomes
Gene
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Allele
Two different forms of the same trait.
Ex. Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes
Brown Hair, Blonde Hair
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Multiple Choice
What are the two different types of traits called? (Ex. Brown eyes, Blue Eyes)
Allele
Trait
Genotype
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This is what the order from most complex to simplest.
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From most complex to simplest. Nucleus, Chromosomes, DNA, Gene
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Multiple Choice
What is being represented by the number 1?
Chromosomes
Genes
Nucleus
DNA
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Multiple Choice
What is being represented by the number 3?
Chromosomes
Genes
Nucleus
DNA
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Multiple Choice
What is being represented by the number 4 ?
Chromosomes
Genes
Nucleus
DNA
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Multiple Choice
What is being represented by the number 2 ?
Chromosomes
Genes
Nucleus
DNA
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Heredity
The passing of traits from generation to generations.
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Pedigree Charts
These help determine and identify where traits originate from and who can pass these traits on.
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Multiple Choice
What is the passing of traits from one generation to the next called?
Genotype
Heredity
Phenotype
Chromosomes
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Multiple Choice
What tool do scientists use to help identify where traits come from in your family?
Genotype
Chromosmes
Heredity
Pedigree Chart
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Multiple Choice
Use the pedigree chart below to help determine who is Karen's Mother?
Ashley
Louise
Brittany
Veronica
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Multiple Choice
According to the Pedigree chart below. Who is married to Brittany?
Tom
Dad
Larry
Henry
Location of Genetic Material
From Gene to Nucleus

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