12 Questions
Where is the genetic information for humans contained?
Chromosomes in the nucleus
What is the difference between the chromosomes in gametes and normal cells?
Gametes have half the number of chromosomes compared to normal cells
What is the correct composition of a DNA nucleotide?
Deoxyribose sugar, adenine base, phosphate group
Where is uracil (U) found in nucleic acids?
RNA only
What is the general structure of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA?
Double-stranded helix arrangement
What is the main function of genes inside the chromosomes?
To carry specific information for protein construction
What is the main responsibility of DNA in the body?
Preserve, copy, and transmit information within cells and from generation to generation
What is the structure of DNA commonly compared to?
A twisted ladder
What does antiparallel polarity mean in the context of DNA?
The DNA strands run in opposite directions
What is the function of histones in DNA organization?
Forming chromatin by complexing with DNA molecules
What type of bases are found in RNA nucleotides?
Adenine, Uracyl, Cytosine, Guanine
What does a dominant trait refer to in genetics?
A trait that masks the effect of another allele when present in the same cell
Test your knowledge on the human genome, chromosomes, and heredity. Learn about the arrangement of genetic material on the twenty-three pairs of chromosomes in humans and how it influences traits and characteristics.
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