The following is the correct placement of the vocabulary terms on the diagram:
- Cell
- Nucleus
- Chromosome
- DNA
- Gene
- Centromere
- Sister chromatids
The cell is the fundamental unit of life.
The nucleus is the cell's command and control center. It holds the DNA of the cell.
Chromosomes are thread-like structures that contain the DNA of the cell.
DNA: DNA is the cell's genetic substance. It includes directions for constructing and maintaining the cell.
A gene is a genetic unit that is passed down from parents to offspring.
The centromere is a region of the chromosome where sister chromatids are connected.
Sister chromatids are two identical copies of a chromosome that are created during DNA replication.