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What is the primary function of genes in an organism?
What is the primary function of genes in an organism?
- To produce chromosomes
- To store information in chromosomes
- To influence specific characteristics (correct)
- To determine the number of chromosomes
How many genes are estimated to be present in human cells?
How many genes are estimated to be present in human cells?
- 10,000
- 30,000
- 20,000 (correct)
- 40,000
What is the term for the specific position of a gene on a chromosome?
What is the term for the specific position of a gene on a chromosome?
- Locus (correct)
- Chromosome
- Gene density
- Allele
What is the purpose of chromosomal maps?
What is the purpose of chromosomal maps?
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What is the term for different versions of a gene?
What is the term for different versions of a gene?
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Approximately what percentage of the total DNA does human chromosome 7 make up?
Approximately what percentage of the total DNA does human chromosome 7 make up?
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What is the primary component of genes?
What is the primary component of genes?
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What is the significance of crossing experiments in genetics?
What is the significance of crossing experiments in genetics?
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What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
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What is the characteristic of a gene that influences a specific trait?
What is the characteristic of a gene that influences a specific trait?
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How many chromosomes do human cells typically have?
How many chromosomes do human cells typically have?
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What is the purpose of studying the sequence of DNA in chromosomes?
What is the purpose of studying the sequence of DNA in chromosomes?
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