Which Is the Smallest Unit Containing the Entire Human Genome

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which is the smallest unit containing the entire human genome?

• A) one male somatic cell
• B) one human chromosome
• C) all of the DNA in all of the cells of one human
• D) all of the DNA in all of the cells of the entire human population
• E) one human gamete

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter Keys

Analogous to keys that unlock neurological processes, neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses.

Somatic Nervous System

A segment of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for voluntary body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.

Messages

Information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed from one entity to another through a specific medium.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, enabling movement and force.