Question

Daniel wrote a paragraph about chromosomes. Cari reviews and edits the paragraph for accuracy.

(1) In the human body, cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. (2) Each chromosome contains proteins that code for the production of genes. (3) The genes determine traits of the individual.

Which statement should Cari include in her edits?

A.
In sentence 2, the word Each should be replaced with the word One.
B.
In sentence 3, the word traits should be replaced with chromosomes.
C.
In sentence 1, the word chromosomes should be replaced with genes.
D.
In sentence 2, the words proteins and genes should be exchanged.

Answer 1

D

Swapping "proteins" and "genes" makes sentence 2 correct: "Each chromosome contains genes that code for the production of proteins."