10 Questions
What important findings were put together by Watson and Crick to come up with a model for DNA?
The double helix structure of DNA
What did Watson and Crick discover in 1953?
The double helix structure of DNA
What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic chromosomes?
Eukaryotic chromosomes are much larger in size and linear, while prokaryotic chromosomes are smaller and circular
Where are eukaryotic chromosomes stored?
In the cell nucleus
What is the main role of the nervous system in animals?
Coordination of actions and sensory information
What did Erwin Chargaff find about the pairing of nucleotides in DNA?
Adenine and thymine always paired, while cytosine and guanine always paired
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
Central nervous system (CNS)
What are the nerves that transmit signals from the brain called?
Motor nerves or efferent nerves
Which subsystem of the peripheral nervous system mediates voluntary movement?
Somatic nervous system
When is the sympathetic nervous system activated?
In cases of emergencies to mobilize energy
Test your knowledge of the levels of packaging and the unique characteristics of eukaryotic chromosomes, including their size, structure, and location within the cell.
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