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    Chromosome, genes and DNA

    Task 1

    Complete the sentences using your knowledge and the keywords below.

    Chromosomes are found inside the __________ of a cell.

    There are ________ pairs of chromosomes in every human


    chromosomes

    body cell.

    One of each pair of chromosomes comes from

    each__________.

    Chromosomes are made up of long lengths of _________.

    A gene is a short section of a ______________________.

    Each gene ____________ for a different _________________.


    genes

    Genes work in ____________. There are different versions of

    each gene, one is often ________________ over the others.

    DNA is short for ________________________ ___________.

    It is a long chain ________________ that is made up of a


    DNA

    combination of __________ DNA bases.

    DNA has a special structure called a _________ _________.

    Keywords

    4 DNA pairs double nucleus characteristic chromosome

    23 codes helix molecule parent dominant deoxyribonucleic acid

    © www.teachitscience.co.uk 2014 23328 Page 1 of 5


    Chromosome, genes and DNA
    Task 2
    Draw lines to match up the beginning and the end of the sentences relating to
    chromosomes, genes and DNA.

    DNA is short for … ... called a double helix.

    Chromosomes contain many


    … deoxyribonucleic acid.
    genes that …

    Genetic material is found… ... 4 DNA bases.

    There are 23 pairs ... ... controlled by genes.

    DNA is a molecule made up of a


    … of a chromosome.
    combination of ...

    We inherit our genes ... … code for our characteristics.

    Each gene is a short section ... … long coiled chains of DNA.

    … of chromosomes in the
    Chromosomes are made up of …
    nucleus of a body cell.

    DNA has a special structure … ... in the nucleus of each cell.

    Our characteristics are ... ... from our parents.

    © www.teachitscience.co.uk 2014 23328 Page 2 of 5


    Chromosome, genes and DNA
    Task 3 – dominoes game

    Cut up the cards and complete each sentence.

    ... controlled by genes. START: DNA is short for …

    ... in the nucleus of each cell. There are 23 pairs ...

    Chromosomes contain many


    … deoxyribonucleic acid.
    genes that …

    … of chromosomes in the DNA is a molecule made up of


    nucleus of a body cell. a combination of ...

    ... from our parents. Each gene is a short section ...

    … code for our characteristics. Genetic material is found…

    ... 4 DNA bases. We inherit our genes ...

    … long coiled chains of DNA. DNA has a special structure …

    ... called a double helix. Our characteristics are ...

    Chromosomes are made up of


    … of a chromosome.
    …

    © www.teachitscience.co.uk 2014 23328 Page 3 of 5


    Chromosome, genes and DNA
    Teaching notes and answers
    This activity sheet can be used to introduce the topic of chromosomes, genes and DNA
    (with teacher explanation) or could be used as part of a recap lesson. It covers the basic
    structure of chromosomes, genes and DNA and some key facts.

    Task 3 is a dominoes game which could be used as an alternative to Task 2. Cut up the
    cards before the lesson to save time.

    Task 1

    Chromosomes are found inside the


    nucleus of a cell.
    chromosomes

    There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in


    every human body cell.
    One of each pair of chromosomes comes
    from each parent.
    Chromosomes are made up of long lengths
    of DNA.

    A gene is a short section of a


    chrom osom e .
    Each gene codes for a different
    genes

    characteristic .
    Genes work in pairs . There are different
    versions of each gene, one is often
    dom inant over the others.

    DNA is short for deox yribonucleic acid .


    It is a long chain m olecule that is made up
    DNA

    of a combination of 4 DNA bases.


    DNA has a special structure called a
    double helix .

    © www.teachitscience.co.uk 2014 23328 Page 4 of 5


    Chromosome, genes and DNA
    Task 2 and 3 answers

    DNA is short for … deoxyribonucleic acid.

    Chromosomes contain many genes that … code for our characteristics.

    Genetic material is found … in the nucleus of each cell.

    There are 23 pairs … of chromosomes in the nucleus of a body cell.

    DNA is a molecule made up of a combination of … 4 DNA bases.

    We inherit our genes … from our parents.

    Each gene is a short section … of a chromosome.

    Chromosomes are made up of … long coiled chains of DNA.

    DNA has a special structure … called a double helix.

    Our characteristics are … controlled by genes.

    © www.teachitscience.co.uk 2014 23328 Page 5 of 5

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