The Short Arm of the Chromosome Is Designated as Which

question 15

Multiple Choice

The short arm of the chromosome is designated as which of the following?

• A) o
• B) p
• C) q
• D) r

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Definitions:

Mitosis

The form of cell division in which each chromosome splits lengthwise to double in number. Half of each chromosome combines with chemicals to retake its original form and then moves to the new cell.

Genetic Code

A set of rules used by living cells to translate information encoded within genetic material (DNA or mRNA sequences) into proteins.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells that carry genes made of DNA.

DNA Molecule

The carrier of genetic information in cells, consisting of two long strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.