The Basic Building Block or Subunit of Many Biological Molecules

question 16

Multiple Choice

The basic building block or subunit of many biological molecules is called a

• A) quaternary structure.
• B) polymer.
• C) monomer.
• D) isomer.
• E) chain.

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Definitions:

Eukaryotic Chromosomes

Linear structures found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, composed of DNA and proteins, that carry genetic information.

Chromatin

The complex of DNA and proteins that form chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

Karyotypes

The number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.

Prophase

The first stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis, characterized by the condensation of chromosomes and the breakdown of the nuclear envelope.