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Where are DNA molecules located in your cells?
inside the nucleus
in the cytoplasm
in the mitochondria
in the cell membrane
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What are chromosomes made of?
lipids
carbohydrates
DNA
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How many chromosomes are there in most human body cells?
23
46
184
92
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How many chromosomes do egg cells and sperm cells usually have?
46
69
23
92
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What happens when an egg and sperm join?
the chromosomes are destroyed, and new ones are created
the chromosomes come together, making a new cell with 23 pairs of chromosomes
the chromosomes merge into a single chromosome
the chromosomes remain separate, creating two distinct cells
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What is the shape of DNA known as?
triple helix
single helix
quadruple helix
double helix
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Along the DNA molecule are small segments called that carry the codes for specific characteristics.
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