Each Molecule of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Is Stored on a _____

question 100

Multiple Choice

Each molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is stored on a _____.

• A) chromosome
• B) ribonucleic acid (RNA)
• C) gene
• D) zygote

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Long strands of DNA wrapped around proteins, found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, containing genes that are passed from one generation to the next.

Heterochromatins

Densely packed form of DNA found in chromosomes, which is transcriptionally inactive and often associated with gene repression.

Endospores

Highly resistant, dormant structures formed by some bacteria to survive extreme environmental conditions.

Antibiotic Resistance

The ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to resist the effects of an antibiotic to which they were once sensitive, leading to treatment challenges.