12 Questions
What is the haploid number of chromosomes in humans?
23
Which term refers to a group of four chromatids or two pairs of sister chromatids?
Tetrad
Where are proteins primarily made in the cell?
Ribosomes
What provides the master code needed for protein synthesis?
DNA
During transcription, what molecule is responsible for transcribing DNA into RNA?
RNA Polymerase
What did Avery's experiments conclude as the substance responsible for genetic transformation?
DNA
Where does transcription take place in eukaryotes?
Nucleus
What property of DNA is illustrated by bacterial transformation?
Capacity to move between bacterial cells and function
What is the main function of DNA as the molecule of heredity?
Store and transmit genetic information
Where does DNA replication occur in prokaryotic cells?
Cytoplasm
What is the process by which male and female gametes unite?
Fertilization
What did Charles Darwin wonder about when observing finches and tortoises on the Galapagos Islands?
Differences in beak shapes among finches
Test your knowledge on calculating diploid and haploid numbers of chromosomes in organisms. Understand definitions of tetrad, gamete, and gene. For example, humans have a diploid number of 46 chromosomes.
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