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Eukaryotic DNA is wound around proteins known as .
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How many molecules of DNA does a chromosome contain?
1
2
3
4
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Which parts of a gene do NOT code for amino acids?
exons
introns
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Each gene occupies specific positions along a chromosome known as a .
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Which term is used to describe the complete set of genes with a cell?
proteome
genome
genes
introns
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Which type of cell contains longer DNA molecules?
eukaryotic cells
prokaryotic cells
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Which of the following organelles contain DNA?
(Select all that apply)
nucleus
cell membrane
mitochondria
vacuole
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Which shape best describes DNA molecules found in prokaryotes?
linear
circular
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How many bases code for a single amino acid?
1
2
3
4
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Amino acids are coded for by a sequence of 3 bases, known as a .
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Why is the genetic code described as being universal?
each base in the DNA sequence is only read once
most amino acids are coded for by more than one triplet
each triplet codes for the same amino acid in all organisms
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List three features of the genetic code.
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Using the table below, which amino acid does the mRNA sequence UAC code for?
Tyr
Ala
Leu
Arg
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