Central Dogma: DNA Packing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main function of a chromosome
A
to carry genetic information to be passed on from one generation to another
2
Q
Describe the DNA packaging in a Eukaryote
A
Eukaryotic chromosomes each contain a single linear DNA molecule
Achieved by proteins (histone & non-histone) that successively coil & fold
the DNA into higher & higher levels of compaction
3
Q
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