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What did James Watson and Francis Crick discover in 1953?
What did James Watson and Francis Crick discover in 1953?
Where are plant genes found?
Where are plant genes found?
What is a gene?
What is a gene?
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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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge on the discovery of DNA structure, genes, chromosomes, and how they control the activities of a cell. Learn about cell division and the stages of the cell cycle. Explore the association of DNA with proteins in the nucleus and plant genetics.
