Mitosis

Question 1

How is genetic information stored in eukaryotic cells?

Answer 1

• linear, histone bond DNA
• 1 or more copies
• involved in sexual cycle

Question 2

Explain why DNA is stored the way it is

Answer 2

So that genetic information that is needed for the cell’s specific processes is accessible and protected, while the rest of the DNA is stored compactly

Question 3

Define ‘karyotype’

Answer 3

An ordered, visual representation of the chromosomes in a cell