The Fundamental Repeating Unit of Organization in a Eukaryotic Chromosome

question 3

Multiple Choice

The fundamental repeating unit of organization in a eukaryotic chromosome is the:

• A) centrosome.
• B) lysosome.
• C) microsome.
• D) nucleosome.
• E) polysome.

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Definitions:

Phylum

A phylum is a major taxonomic category in the classification of living organisms, ranking above class and below kingdom, grouping together organisms with a shared body plan or significant similarities in structure or ancestry.

Taxonomic Category

A level or rank in the system of classifying organisms, such as species, genus, family, etc., used in biological classification to organize the diversity of life.

Family

A social unit of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together or maintaining close emotional ties.

Transcription

The process of conversion of instructions from DNA into RNA.