5 Questions
Which of the following correctly describes the organization of DNA in eukaryotes?
DNA is organized into linear chromosomes found in the nucleus
Which of the following correctly describes the organization of DNA in prokaryotes?
DNA is organized into circular chromosomes found in the cytoplasm
What is the function of histone proteins in DNA organization?
To wrap DNA into nucleosomes
What are the three parts of a nucleotide?
Phosphate group, nitrogen base, and deoxyribose sugar
What is the variable part of DNA?
Nitrogen base
Test your knowledge on DNA structure and replication, specifically focusing on chromosome structure in eukaryotes. Learn about how DNA is organized into linear chromosomes found in the nucleus, how it is wrapped around histone proteins, and how the negative charge of DNA attracts it to the positively charged histones.
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