10 Questions
What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
Store and maintain genetic information
Which organelle is responsible for carrying genetic information in the form of genes?
Chromosomes
What is the role of a gene in a cell?
Carry the genetic code for a specific trait or cell function
According to Chargaff's rules, what is the relationship between adenine (A) and thymine (T) in DNA?
[A] = [T]
What did X-Ray Diffraction studies predict about the structure of DNA?
DNA has a double helix structure
What is the main function of a chromosome in a cell?
Storing genetic information in the form of genes
Which scientist(s) raced with Linus Pauling to predict the structure of DNA?
Crick and Watson
In genetics, what are alleles responsible for?
Determining dominance or recessiveness of a gene
What is the significance of Crick and Watson's discovery of the double helix structure of DNA?
Explained how genetic information is stored and replicated
What is the role of nucleotides in DNA?
Holding genetic information as genes
Test your knowledge on essential components of a cell including the nucleus, DNA, chromosome, and genes. Understand the functions and structures of these key elements in living cells.
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