10 Questions
What is the main purpose of meiosis?
To create genetic variability through crossing over and random chromosome distribution
What contributes to genetic variation during meiosis?
Crossing over and random distribution of maternal and paternal chromosomes
What is the function of telomeres in DNA replication?
To maintain chromosome stability and prevent degradation
Who were the first scientists to accurately describe the complex, double-helical structure of DNA?
James Dewey Watson and Francis Harry Compton Crick
Which scientist(s) made significant contributions to the understanding of genetic structure before Watson and Crick?
Friedrich Miescher and Phoebus Levene
What did James Dewey Watson and Francis Harry Compton Crick contribute to molecular biology?
First accurate description of DNA's complex, double-helical structure
Who was the first director of the National Center for Human Genome Research (NCHGR)?
James D. Watson
What is the purpose of a physical map in the Human Genome Project?
To identify landmarks on chromosomes and order large DNA segments
When was the Human Genome Project officially started?
Oct 1, 1990
What did the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium announce on March 31, 2022?
The completion of a human genome sequence
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