Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305251052
Author: Michael Cummings
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 24QP
Nucleosomes are complexes of:
- a. RNA and DNA
- b. RNA and histone
- c. histones and DNA
- d. DNA, RNA, and protein
- e. amino acids and DNA
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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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- The nuclear matrix composition: a. lamina, nucleosome b. cortex, lamina, c. nucleosome d. lamina, interchromatin networkarrow_forwardMark the following properties as belonging to either DNA or RNA. a. Contains the nucleotides A, G, C, and U ________ b. Found only in the nucleus of the cell ________ c. Can move in and out of the cell’s nucleus ________ d. Contains two strands of nucleotides linked by hydrogen bonds ________ e. Contains the code for every protein in the body ________ f. Contains the sugar ribose________arrow_forwardDNA is a large molecule and is wrapped around proteins called: a. Histones O b. Ligase c. Polymerase O d. Chromatinarrow_forward
- All of the following will move from the inside of the nucleus to the cytoplasm through a nuclear pore EXCEPT: A. rRNA B. mature mRNA C. Small ribosome subunits D. Chromosomesarrow_forwardWhich of the following is NOT true of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)? A. None of the other four answers (all are true of DNA) B. Each DNA nucleotide contains the sugar ribose, phosphate, and one of the following nitrogenous bases: adenine, uracil, guanine, or cytosine C. Stores genetic information that can be expressed within a bacterial cell, transferred “vertically” to offspring cells, or “horizontally” to other recipient cells D. Found as a circular molecule in bacteria, either as chromosomes or plasmids E. Serves as a template for the transcription of mRNAarrow_forwardDNA that makes up Chromosomes is complexed with proteins and is called Chromatin. One of the most important proteins associated with DNA that helps to organize it in the nucleus is called: A. Euchromatin. B. Heterochromatin. C. Histones. D. Centromeres.arrow_forward
- Which of the following is the function of transfer RNA? A. Carries the message that guides polypeptide assembly B. Stores genetic information C. Makes up the structure of ribosomes D. Delivers amino acids to ribosomesarrow_forwardWhat is the difference between chromatin and nucleosomes?arrow_forwardDistinguish between chromatin and a chromosome. Whatmolecule is found in chromatin? What are histones?arrow_forward
- Which of the following is the function of transfer RNA? a.Makes up the structure of ribosomes b.Stores genetic information c.Carries the message that guides polypeptide assembly d.Delivers amino acids to ribosomesarrow_forward1) The nucleolus is a cytoplasmic organelle involved in the synthesis of ribosomes (true or false ) 2)DNA is often referred to as supercoiled because it is most commonly found in cells as two strands of inter-wounded DNA (true or false ) 3) translation is a process of synthesizing proteins based on base sequences of mRNA molecule (true or false )arrow_forwardWhat is nucleosome and chromatin?arrow_forward
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