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What did James Watson and Francis Crick discover in 1953?
What did James Watson and Francis Crick discover in 1953?
- The process of cell division
- The structure of DNA (correct)
- The function of genes
- The role of chromosomes
Where are plant genes found?
Where are plant genes found?
- In the chromosomes (correct)
- In the chloroplasts
- In the cell membrane
- In the cytoplasm
What is a gene?
What is a gene?
- A segment of RNA that regulates transcription
- A sequence of DNA that codes for a gene product (correct)
- A component of the cell membrane
- A unit of cell division during the cell cycle
What is the primary function of genes?
What is the primary function of genes?
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What is the basic unit of heredity according to most biologists?
What is the basic unit of heredity according to most biologists?
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Discovery of DNA Structure
- James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix structure of DNA in 1953
Gene Location
- Plant genes are found in the nucleus of plant cells
Definition of a Gene
- A gene is a segment of DNA that carries information necessary for the development and function of an organism
Function of Genes
- The primary function of genes is to encode the instructions for the development, growth, and function of an organism
Unit of Heredity
- The basic unit of heredity according to most biologists is the gene
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