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?