Explain the relationship among genes, chromosomes, and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
Explanation should include
- defining gene, chromosome, and DNA
- describing the ways genes, chromosomes, and DNA are related
- identifying the significance of the fact that the number of chromosomes in a cell is species-specific
- describing sex-linked traits (e.g., tortoiseshell color pattern) and chromosomal abnormalities (e.g., hemophilia, malocclusion).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How many chromosomes do humans have?
- How many chromosomes do dogs have?