Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Chromosomes in a Eukaryotic

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding chromosomes in a eukaryotic cell?

• A)Chromosomes are strands of DNA, tightly wrapped up, that are located everywhere in the cell.
• B)Chromosomes are strands of RNA, tightly wrapped up, that are in the cytoplasm.
• C)Chromosomes are strands of DNA, tightly wrapped up, that are located in the nucleus.
• D)Chromosomes are strands of RNA, loosely wrapped up, that are located everywhere in the cell.

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Definitions:

Conception

The process of becoming pregnant involving the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, or the formation of an original idea or plan.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human after the embryonic stage and before birth, during which significant growth and organ development occur.

Womb

The organ in female mammals, including humans, where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth; also known as the uterus.

Heterozygous Pair

A pair of genes where one is dominant and the other is recessive, leading to a combination of traits in an organism.