Genome Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Genome?
A
An organisms complete amount of DNA
2
Q
What can the Genome be described as?
A
The blueprint for developing Cells and organisms
3
Q
What are Genomes in a Prokaryotic Cell described as?
A
The Genome is composed of a single, double-stranded DNA molecule that forms in a circle
4
Q
What are Genomes in a Eukaryotic Cell described as?
A
The Genome is composed of multiple double-stranded DNA molecules formed in a line
5
Q
How many Chromosomes/Autosomes/Sex Cells do the following organisms have?
- Humans
- Dogs
- Ladybugs
A
- 22 (23 might fix later) Autosomes, 46 total Chromosomes, 1 Sex Cell
- 38 Autosomes, 76 total Chromosomes, 1 Sex Cell
- 9 Autosomes, 18 total Chromosomes, 1 Sex Cell
6
Q
T/F More chromosomes lead to more complex organisms?
A
False
