Which of the Following Statements Are True of Human Chromosomes

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of human chromosomes? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Human chromosomes are made of DNA,protein,and glucose.
• B)The total DNA in a cell is called the genome.
• C)The genetic code of DNA is the arrangement of the bases in each chromosome.
• D)In the DNA double helix,the base adenine is always paired with guanine.
• E)Hydrogen bonds help maintain the shape of the DNA in the chromosomes.
• F)When a cell is not dividing,the chromosomes may be seen lined up at the edge of the nucleus.

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