Classify the statements as describing a gene, chromosome, or genome: 1.) Encodes
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Question
Classify the statements as describing a gene, chromosome, or genome:
1.) Encodes all the heritable traits of an organism
2.) Describes the collection of all of the replicable material of a cell or organism
3.) Codes for a specific protein or RNA
4.) Is a contiguous piece of DNA
5.) Acts as the basic unit of heredity
6.) Functions to package, organize, and regulate access to DNA
7.) Is the largest molecule in the cell
8.) Is a linear or circular molecule
9.) Is a unit of DNA carrying genetic information encoded in genes
10.) Each organism has one.
11.) May include plasmids
12.) Determines a particular characteristic of an organism.
Hint: Consider both prokaryotic and eukaryotic species when answering this question, but do not consider viruses
Explanation / Answer
1.) gene
2.) genome
3.) gene
4.) chromosome
5.) gene
6.) genome
7.) genome
8.) chromosome
9.) chromosome
10.) genome
11.) gene
12.) genome