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What is the function of histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?
- To replicate the DNA.
- To translate the DNA.
- To transcribe the DNA.
- To package the DNA. (correct)
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of DNA organization?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of DNA organization?
- Eukaryotic cells have one chromosome, while prokaryotic cells have multiple.
- Prokaryotic cells have linear chromosomes, while eukaryotic cells have circular.
- Eukaryotic cells have circular chromosomes, while prokaryotic cells have linear.
- Eukaryotic cells have multiple chromosomes, while prokaryotic cells have one. (correct)
What is the characteristic of the chromosome in a prokaryotic cell?
What is the characteristic of the chromosome in a prokaryotic cell?
- It is associated with histone proteins.
- It is circular and has one copy per cell. (correct)
- It is linear and has multiple copies per cell.
- It is fairly long and has multiple loops.
Where is the DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?
Where is the DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?
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What is the structure formed by the association of DNA with histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?
What is the structure formed by the association of DNA with histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?
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What is a distinctive feature of prokaryotic chromosomes?
What is a distinctive feature of prokaryotic chromosomes?
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How many chromosomes are typically found in a eukaryotic cell?
How many chromosomes are typically found in a eukaryotic cell?
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What is the role of histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of histone proteins in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the structure formed by the wrapping of DNA around histone proteins?
What is the structure formed by the wrapping of DNA around histone proteins?
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How many loops of DNA are wrapped around histone proteins in a nucleosome?
How many loops of DNA are wrapped around histone proteins in a nucleosome?
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