Chromosome Labeling #2

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is DNA tightly coiled around proteins.

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What do the colored bands on a chromosome diagram represent?

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The colored bands on a chromosome diagram represent genes.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a mistake in DNA which can lead to cancer.

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What is a histone?

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A histone is a disc-shaped protein core that DNA wraps around.

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What is found within chromosomes?

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Genes are found within chromosomes.

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What is the structure that DNA wraps around to form a chromosome?

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DNA wraps around histones to form a structure called a nucleosome.

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What is the role of genes in chromosomes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain instructions for building proteins.

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What is chromatin?

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Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins that forms chromosomes.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and stores genetic information, while RNA is single-stranded and helps in protein synthesis.

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What is a karyotype?

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A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes.