Dna Genes And Chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
Describe dna moleucles in prokaryotic cells
A
Short circular and not associated with proteins
2
Q
Describe dna molecules in eukaryotic cells
A
In the nucleus
Long, linear and associated with proteins called histones
DNA molecule +histone = chromosome
3
Q
What Also contains dna in a eukaryotic cell and what does it look like
A
Mitochondria and chloroplasts
Like the dna in a prokaryote
4
Q
What is the position a gene occupies on a dna molecule called
A
A locus
