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Where is most DNA located in a cell?

Mitochondria
Nucleus (correct)
Cell membrane
Plastids

What is the genetic material found in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?

mtDNA
Plastid DNA
Proteins
RNA (correct)

How is mitochondrial DNA inherited in humans?

Maternal inheritance (correct)
From both parents
From siblings
Paternal inheritance

What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of DNA in organisms?

Coding for proteins (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of DNA?

To store and transmit genetic information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of DNA?

A double helix of two polynucleotide chains (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?

A nitrogen-containing nucleobase, deoxyribose, and a phosphate group (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are the nucleotides in a DNA strand connected?

By covalent bonds between the sugars and phosphates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What causes differences in organisms, such as eye color or neck length?

Differences in the genetic code or mutations (A) Signup and view all the answers

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