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What is the purpose of packaging DNA molecules in eukaryotic chromosomes?
What is the purpose of packaging DNA molecules in eukaryotic chromosomes?
- To protect DNA from damage.
- To increase the stability of DNA.
- To make DNA more accessible for replication.
- To reduce the size of DNA. (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic chromosomes compared to prokaryotic chromosomes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic chromosomes compared to prokaryotic chromosomes?
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are smaller in size.
- Eukaryotic chromosomes require less packaging.
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are circular in shape.
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are stored in the cell nucleus. (correct)
Who discovered the double helix structure of DNA?
Who discovered the double helix structure of DNA?
- Gregor Mendel
- Rosalind Franklin
- James Watson and Francis Crick (correct)
- Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase
What are the long strands of DNA in chromosomes called?
What are the long strands of DNA in chromosomes called?
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What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic chromosomes in terms of size?
What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic chromosomes in terms of size?
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