AQA Biology- unit 2: 8.3 DNA and chromosomes

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  • Created on: 15-01-13 22:17

1. which of the following is FALSE about homologous chromosomes?

  • a pair of chromsomes that are identical
  • a pair of chromsomes, one maternal and one paternal
  • a pair of chromsomes that have the same gene loci
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2. what is an allele?

  • a faulty/disfunctional gene that is found at the same place on a chromosome
  • an alternative/different form of a gene that is found at the same place on a chromosome
  • another name for a gene

3. In which 3 ways does DNA of a prokaryotic cell differ from that of a eukaryotic cell?

  • in prokaryotic cells, DNA is smaller, circular and isn't associated with proteins.
  • in prokaryotic cells, DNA is larger, circular and occur in association with proteins
  • in prokaryotic cells, DNA is smaller, linear and isn't associated with proteins.

4. Each chromosome contains...

  • one long DNA molecule
  • one long RNA molecule
  • one long sequence of amino acids

5. what is the function of the protein found in chromosomes?

  • it fixes the DNA strand into position
  • to carry information
  • it helps chromosomes divide during meiosis

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