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What is a chromosome?
What is a chromosome?
- A single-stranded form of genetic material
- A DNA-histone protein thread associated with RNA in the cell nucleus (correct)
- A polymer consisting of high molecular mass amino acids
- An organic compound containing carboxyl and amino groups
Which molecule is the result of DNA transcription?
Which molecule is the result of DNA transcription?
- Polypeptide
- Amino Acid
- Protein
- RNA (correct)
What is the unit structure of nucleic acid?
What is the unit structure of nucleic acid?
- Polypeptide
- DNA
- Protein
- Nucleotide (correct)
Which molecule consists of ten or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds?
Which molecule consists of ten or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds?
What is the total genetic information carried by a single set of chromosomes in a haploid nucleus called?
What is the total genetic information carried by a single set of chromosomes in a haploid nucleus called?
What is the double-stranded form of genetic material in organisms?
What is the double-stranded form of genetic material in organisms?
Who first described mitosis in animals?
Who first described mitosis in animals?
In what year did Watson and Crick propose the double helix as the structure of DNA?
In what year did Watson and Crick propose the double helix as the structure of DNA?
Who provided evidence that DNA is the genetic material?
Who provided evidence that DNA is the genetic material?
Who invented the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
Who invented the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
Which scientists developed DNA cloning techniques in 1972-73?
Which scientists developed DNA cloning techniques in 1972-73?
Who figured out the genetic code in 1966?
Who figured out the genetic code in 1966?
What is the main focus of Molecular Genetics?
What is the main focus of Molecular Genetics?
Which area of Genetics focuses on the transmission of genes and chromosomes in individuals?
Which area of Genetics focuses on the transmission of genes and chromosomes in individuals?
What is the emphasis of Population Genetics?
What is the emphasis of Population Genetics?
What are the main areas covered in Quantitative Genetics?
What are the main areas covered in Quantitative Genetics?
Which discipline of Genetics focuses on the development and functioning of the adult organism?
Which discipline of Genetics focuses on the development and functioning of the adult organism?
What distinguishes Molecular Biology from Molecular Genetics?
What distinguishes Molecular Biology from Molecular Genetics?
