Question

Using the term "Chromosome" and the Passage below, Complete the Vocabulary Four Square Graphic Organizer

"A chromosome is a tightly packed structure made of DNA that carries many genes. Chromosomes are found inside the nucleus of a cell, and they help organize genetic information so it can be passed from parents to offspring. Humans have 46 chromosomes, or 23 pairs, with one set coming from each parent. Chromosomes play an important role in genetic heredity because they carry the genes that determine traits."


square 2 -- write sentence in 7+ words or more
square 3 -- write a synonym
square 4 -- draw a picture

Answer 1

Square 1 — Definition:
A chromosome is a tightly packed structure of DNA inside a cell’s nucleus that carries many genes and helps pass genetic information from parents to offspring.

Square 2 — Sentence (7+ words):
Each parent gives one chromosome from every pair to their child.

Square 3 — Synonym:
Genetic carrier

Square 4 — Picture (text drawing + drawing instructions):

Simple ASCII picture of an X-shaped chromosome inside a nucleus:
(nucleus)
_______
/ \
| X X | ← two chromosomes shown as X shapes
| XX XX |
\_______/

Close-up of one chromosome (X shape = two sister chromatids joined at a centromere):
\ /
\ / ← chromatid
X ← centromere at center
/ \
/ \ ← second chromatid

How to draw on paper:
1. Draw a large circle for the nucleus.
2. Inside, sketch several X-shaped chromosomes (replicated chromosomes look like Xs).
3. Label the two arms of an X as "chromatids" and the center point as the "centromere."
4. Optionally color each pair the same color to show matching parental sets.