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What is the function of a gene?
What is the function of a gene?
- Store genetic material
- Produce specific molecules in the body (correct)
- Package DNA into chromosomes
- Regulate cell division
How many chromosomes do humans have in their somatic cells?
How many chromosomes do humans have in their somatic cells?
- 46 (correct)
- 50
- 48
- 42
What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
- Chromosomes code for proteins
- Genes are packaged into chromosomes (correct)
- Genes contain instructions to produce chromosomes
- Chromosomes control gene expression
How do genes influence our characteristics like eye color and height?
How do genes influence our characteristics like eye color and height?
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What is the function of chromosomes in cells?
What is the function of chromosomes in cells?
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How are genes like valuable files stored in a file cabinet according to the text?
How are genes like valuable files stored in a file cabinet according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of DNA packaging in cells?
What is the main purpose of DNA packaging in cells?
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What is the term used to describe the DNA-protein complex that helps package genetic material within cells?
What is the term used to describe the DNA-protein complex that helps package genetic material within cells?
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Why is it important for DNA to be compacted within cells?
Why is it important for DNA to be compacted within cells?
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What characteristic formations do chromatin usually fold into within cells?
What characteristic formations do chromatin usually fold into within cells?
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