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What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
- Regulate cell metabolism
- Generate energy for the cell
- Store and maintain genetic information (correct)
- Facilitate protein synthesis
Which organelle is responsible for carrying genetic information in the form of genes?
Which organelle is responsible for carrying genetic information in the form of genes?
- Golgi apparatus
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Mitochondria
- Chromosomes (correct)
What is the role of a gene in a cell?
What is the role of a gene in a cell?
- Regulate cell division
- Carry the genetic code for a specific trait or cell function (correct)
- Facilitate cellular respiration
- Produce energy for the cell
According to Chargaff's rules, what is the relationship between adenine (A) and thymine (T) in DNA?
According to Chargaff's rules, what is the relationship between adenine (A) and thymine (T) in DNA?
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What did X-Ray Diffraction studies predict about the structure of DNA?
What did X-Ray Diffraction studies predict about the structure of DNA?
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What is the main function of a chromosome in a cell?
What is the main function of a chromosome in a cell?
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Which scientist(s) raced with Linus Pauling to predict the structure of DNA?
Which scientist(s) raced with Linus Pauling to predict the structure of DNA?
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In genetics, what are alleles responsible for?
In genetics, what are alleles responsible for?
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What is the significance of Crick and Watson's discovery of the double helix structure of DNA?
What is the significance of Crick and Watson's discovery of the double helix structure of DNA?
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What is the role of nucleotides in DNA?
What is the role of nucleotides in DNA?
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