Translation task to show the relationship between chromosomes/ chromatin
network, genes and DNA.
1. Use information in your text books and website sites and research information that will allow you to complete
the task below.
Write a paragraph that carefully explains the relationship between the nucleus of a cell,
chromosomes, genes and DNA.
In your answer you should include the following terms:
Body
Cells
Nucleus
Chromosomes
Genes
DNA
Packaging
Histone proteins
Chromatin
Your answer should not exceed 250-300 words. It is vital that your explanation includes information about where
each part is found and how they RELATE to each other. You will have ONE period to research this in class and the
task will then be completed individually in class in test conditions in the following period. You will be allowed to
consult your references.
Rubric is on next page and must be attached to your answer.
Chromosomes, genes and DNA
Name: ____________________________________________________
Objectives
Low Performance
Average
Exemplary Performance
Paragraph showing
relationship between
nucleus, chromosomes,
genes and DNA - use of
words
1 point
All all the words listed in the
instructions have been used
and/or they do not show the
relationships between the
terms
2 points
All words listed in the
instructions have been used
but explanations are not
always clear and concise or
do not show relationships
between the terms
3 points
All words listed in the
instructions have been
used and explanations are
clear and concise
Clarity of note
1 point
The note uses the words but
the note created does not
form a good study aid
2 points
The note makes a good
attempt but there are one to
two errors
3 points
The note created clearly
shows the relationships
between nucleus,
chromosomes, genes and
DNA and will a useful study
aid
References
1 point
2 points
3 points
Less than 3 references and Only 2 references or they are At least 3 references are
one or more errors in setting not correctly set out
listed and correctly set out
out
Hand in
1 point
Earned
Points
Work is named correctly and
handed in, in hard copy or
into hand in folder according
to your teacher’s
instructions and on time
with rubric included.
Score:
/10