Gene Structure and Function

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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?

10,000

30,000

20,000 (correct)

40,000

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?

To locate the position of genes on a chromosome Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for different versions of a gene?

Alleles Signup and view all the answers

Approximately what percentage of the total DNA does human chromosome 7 make up?

5% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of genes?

DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of crossing experiments in genetics?

To understand how genetic information is passed down from parent to offspring Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?

A gene is a part of a chromosome Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a gene that influences a specific trait?

Its heritable nature Signup and view all the answers

How many chromosomes do human cells typically have?

46 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of studying the sequence of DNA in chromosomes?

To produce chromosomal maps Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of genes in an organism?

How many genes are estimated to be present in human cells?

What is the term for the specific position of a gene on a chromosome?

What is the purpose of chromosomal maps?

What is the term for different versions of a gene?

Approximately what percentage of the total DNA does human chromosome 7 make up?

What is the primary component of genes?

What is the significance of crossing experiments in genetics?

What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?

What is the characteristic of a gene that influences a specific trait?

How many chromosomes do human cells typically have?

What is the purpose of studying the sequence of DNA in chromosomes?

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