DNA, Genes, chromosomes Flashcards
1
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Describe eukaryotic DNA
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Longer, linear and is associated with histone protein molecules to form chromosomes
2
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Describe prokaryotic DNA
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Shorter, circular and has no association with protein molecules
3
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What is a gene
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A section of DNA that contains coded information for the synthesis of polypeptides in functional DNA Jean is a section of DNA located in a particular position called a locus
