Name: __________________________
Date: ______________
Proteins, Genes, & Chromosomes: Section 7 Questions
1. How many chromosomes do humans have?
a. 23
b. 46
c. 90
d. 62
2. Nearly every chromosome has another chromosome that is the same
________________________________________________________.
3. Each chromosome in a ______ contains the ______ genes, so you have ____
copies of almost every gene in your body.
4. Can an individual have to different alleles for one gene?
a. Yes
b. No
5. Every person has _____ copies of each chromosome in their body and each
chromosome contains the same ______. The ______ pair of chromosomes
determines a person’s sex. Males’ chromosomes are _____ and females’
chromosomes are _______.
6. Draw the chromosome for both male and female. (Please label each pair)