1 a DNA
b Nucleus
2 a 38
b Horse
c (Bar should be drawn at 46)
d Chromosomes come in pairs, one from each parent.
e No
f The number of chromosomes is not related to the size or complexity of an organism. For example, shrimp have more chromosomes than humans.
3 a On chromosomes
b Making proteins
4 a Watson, Crick, Franklin, Wilkins
b
1 Watson and Crick helped build a correct double-helix model of DNA.
2 Franklin recognised the pattern on an X-ray photo.
3 Wilkins showed an X-ray photo to Francis Crick.
4 Franklin told Watson and Crick their model was wrong.
5 Franklin took a very good X-ray photo of DNA.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of genes and chromosomes worksheet.