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What is the primary function of chromosomes?
What is the primary function of chromosomes?
- To carry the genomic information from cell to cell (correct)
- To regulate cell division
- To produce proteins in the cell
- To store energy for the cell
What is the first step in the compaction of DNA?
What is the first step in the compaction of DNA?
- Winding of DNA onto histones (correct)
- Formation of double helix structure
- Unwinding of DNA from histones
- Formation of nucleosomes
Which protein is most abundant in the cell and is involved in the compaction of DNA?
Which protein is most abundant in the cell and is involved in the compaction of DNA?
- H3O
- H1
- Histone (correct)
- H2O
What is the function of fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH)?
What is the function of fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH)?
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How are the two strands of the DNA double helix held together?
How are the two strands of the DNA double helix held together?
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What is the role of linker DNA in nucleosomes?
What is the role of linker DNA in nucleosomes?
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In a healthy individual, what is the chromosomal composition of a female?
In a healthy individual, what is the chromosomal composition of a female?
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What technique can be used for staining in karyotyping?
What technique can be used for staining in karyotyping?
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Why does G-Banding give chromosomes a striped appearance?
Why does G-Banding give chromosomes a striped appearance?
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What is the purpose of spectral karyotyping (SKY) in karyotyping?
What is the purpose of spectral karyotyping (SKY) in karyotyping?
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