Which of the Following Statements Are True of Genes and Chromosomes

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of genes and chromosomes? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Chromosomes are made of DNA and protein; genes are made of DNa.
• B)A homologous pair of chromosomes consists of maternal and paternal chromosomes with genes for the same traits.
• C)A human diploid body cell has 23 pairs of autosomes.
• D)The sex chromosomes are XX for women and YY for men.
• E)The DNA for a gene is the sequence of bases in the triplets for the amino acids that make up the protein that the gene is the code for.
• F)The genome of a species is the number of chromosomes in one cell.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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