A Threadlike Structure in the Nucleus of a Cell That

question 17

Multiple Choice

A threadlike structure in the nucleus of a cell that carries genetic information is known as ______________________.

• A) sexual cell
• B) chromosome
• C) gamete
• D) germ cell

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

This is the elongated, cylindrical part of the central nervous system encased within the vertebral column, responsible for transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Brain

The organ in the head of animals with a nervous system that coordinates sensation and intellectual and nervous activity.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary actions, sensory processing, and higher cognitive functions.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.