Chromosome: Structure and Function
Chromosome: Structure and Function: Overview
In this topic, we will explore the structure of chromosomes. It highlights the definition of genes and briefs on DNA fingerprinting. We will also understand the functions of chromosomes and encounter a short note on chromatin.
Important Questions on Chromosome: Structure and Function
Refer to the given figures:
Select the option which correctly identifies (i - iii).
The given diagram represents :
What are DNA and chromosomes?
What is chromosome?
Which of the following statement is true?
In the above diagram "X" represents
Waldeyer coined the term “chromosome” in _____ (1888/1988).
Walther Flemming (21 April 1843 – 4 August 1905) was a German biologist and a founder of crpytogenetics.
During interphase of the cell division the chromosomes are clearly visible.
Waldeyer coined the term _____ (chromosome/nucleus).
Eukaryotic chromosome different from prokaryotic as these are made up of
How eukaryotic chromosome is different from prokaryotic chromosome?
What do you understand by eukaryotic chromosomes?
Prokaryotic chromosomes are double-stranded.
Do prokaryotic organisms have chromosomes?
What do you understand by prokaryotic chromosomes?
Locate the position of centromere in sub-metacentric chromosome.
What do you understand by submetacentric chromosome?
Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT about nucleosomes?
How many histone molecules are required to wrap roughly base pairs () of DNA?
