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What determines whether methylation promotes compaction or loosening of DNA?
What determines whether methylation promotes compaction or loosening of DNA?
- The amount of methylation present
- The presence of histones
- The location of the DNA in the cell
- The type of amino acid residue that is methylated (correct)
Which component of chromatin structure protrudes from the nucleosome?
Which component of chromatin structure protrudes from the nucleosome?
- DNA strands
- Histone tails (correct)
- Chromosomes
- Telomeres
In which type of chromatin are the genes usually transcriptionally inactive?
In which type of chromatin are the genes usually transcriptionally inactive?
- Heterochromatin (correct)
- Giemsa bands
- Euchromatin
- Histone tails
How many chromosomes do humans typically have?
How many chromosomes do humans typically have?
Which dye is used to produce distinct patterns of G-bands on chromosomes?
Which dye is used to produce distinct patterns of G-bands on chromosomes?
What term describes DNA that is tightly compacted and good for storage but not easy to access?
What term describes DNA that is tightly compacted and good for storage but not easy to access?
What is the unit of measurement often used to quantify DNA?
What is the unit of measurement often used to quantify DNA?
In eukaryotes, how is DNA compacted for storage and organization?
In eukaryotes, how is DNA compacted for storage and organization?
What is the fundamental unit of chromatin called?
What is the fundamental unit of chromatin called?
What proteins are involved in forming a nucleosome?
What proteins are involved in forming a nucleosome?
What is the purpose of the linker histone in a nucleosome?
What is the purpose of the linker histone in a nucleosome?
How is the compaction of DNA facilitated in eukaryotic cells?
How is the compaction of DNA facilitated in eukaryotic cells?
What is the specific structure found at the tips of chromosomes?
What is the specific structure found at the tips of chromosomes?
Which type of DNA is typically lost during replication?
Which type of DNA is typically lost during replication?
What structures help in anchoring the nucleus to the cytoskeleton?
What structures help in anchoring the nucleus to the cytoskeleton?
What regulates the movement of proteins through nuclear pores?
What regulates the movement of proteins through nuclear pores?
Which part of the nucleus maintains its shape through a fibrous protein network?
Which part of the nucleus maintains its shape through a fibrous protein network?
What lines the inner surface of the inner nuclear membrane?
What lines the inner surface of the inner nuclear membrane?
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