7.1 Chromosomes, genes and Dna

7.1.Chromosomes, genes and DNA.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this session students will be able to: learn that chromosomes contain genes

Discuss this question with a partner and then share your ideas with the rest of the class.

1. What does the nucleus of a cell do? -It controls the activities of the cell -It contains the genetic material

Group work-Find out the meaning of the following words using glossary.

1. Chromosomes-Are made up of dna and are found in the nucleus 2. DNA - A substance that genes and chromosomes are made of 3. Genes-Part of the chromosomes that shows the features of an organism

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Individual work- 8 minutes

1. Where are chromosomes located in the cell? Nucleus 2. The human cells has how many chromosomes? 46 3. What determines the features of an organism such as height and eye colour? Genes

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Complete question 1, 2 and 3 workbook page 133 and 134

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