Higher Eukaryotic Chromosomes Quiz
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Which region of repetitive DNA is found at the ends of chromosomes?

  • Karyotype
  • Nucleosome
  • Telomere (correct)
  • Centromere
  • What is the diameter of the nucleus where 2 meters long DNA is packed?

  • 15μm
  • 10μm (correct)
  • 20μm
  • 5μm
  • What is used to interpret cytogenetic locations using standard simple cytogenetic nomenclature?

  • Nucleosome
  • Centromere
  • Telomere
  • Eukaryotic karyotypes (correct)
  • What is the main function of centromere?

    <p>To provide a site for spindle fiber attachment during cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the beads on a string structure in chromosome anatomy?

    <p>Nucleosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the structure at the ends of chromosomes that consists of repetitive DNA?

    <p>Telomere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the centromere in chromosome anatomy?

    <p>Attaching sister chromatids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to classify chromosomes and interpret cytogenetic locations using standard simple cytogenetic nomenclature?

    <p>Eukaryotic karyotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the eukaryotic genome organized into chromosomes at the molecular level?

    <p>As a continuous thread of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process used to reconstruct karyotype evolution and understand phylogenetic relationships?

    <p>Conserved synteny</p> Signup and view all the answers

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