5 Questions
What is the molecule responsible for the similarities and differences in human traits?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Which protein determines the darkness of hair, eyes, and skin?
Melanin
Where is DNA tightly wound up in the cell?
Chromosomes in the nucleus
What determines whether a person's hair will be wavy, straight, or curly?
Gene for α-keratin
Which part of the cell contains the genetic code carried by DNA?
Nucleus
Explore the module on nucleic acids in biochemistry and learn about the traits and differences of nucleic acids. Understand the similarities and differences between individuals, similar to how nucleic acids share common traits but also have variations.
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