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WorksheetsDNA Packaging and Chromosomes
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which choice best describes the DNA of a prokaryote?
single circular chromosome
single linear chromosome
multiple circular chromosomes
multiple linear chromosomes
Which choice best describes the DNA of a eukaryote?
single circular chromosome
single linear chromosome
multiple circular chromosomes
multiple linear chromosomes
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of DNA packaging?
all of a cell's DNA can fit into the nucleus
DNA is protected from damage
genes can be accessed as-needed
chromosomes can be reshuffled frequently
A nucleosome is best described as
nucleosomes coiled around each other
a DNA strand wrapped around histone proteins
one fully-packaged DNA molecule
one strand of DNA double-helix
Chromatin is best described as
nucleosomes super-coiled around each other
a DNA strand wrapped around histone proteins
one fully-packaged DNA molecule
one strand of DNA double-helix
A DNA molecules is best described as
nucleosomes super-coiled around each other
a DNA strand wrapped around histone proteins
one fully-packaged DNA molecule
one strand of DNA double-helix
DNA replication results in
three identical copies of each chromosome
23 different copies of each chromosome
46 identical copies of each chromosome
two identical copies of each chromosome
The familiar X-shaped structure shown can be described as..... (Choose all that apply.)
one chromosome
one replicated chromosome
two sister chromatids
two different chromosomes stuck together
Sister chromatids are joined together at a constriction called a
chromatid
centromere
nucleosome
spindle apparatus
Chromosomes are made of... (Choose all that apply.)
DNA
proteins
carbohydrates
lipids
