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Biotechnology

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Set 24 Genes And Chromosomes

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The MOST precise modern definition of a gene is a segment of genetic material that:

A) codes for one polypeptide.
B) codes for one polypeptide or RNA product.
C) determines one phenotype.
D) determines one trait.
E) that codes for one protein.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Functional DNA is NOT found in:

A) bacterial nucleoids.
B) chloroplasts.
C) lysosomes.
D) mitochondria.
E) nuclei.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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The DNA in a bacterial (prokaryotic) chromosome is BEST described as:

A) a single circular double-helical molecule.
B) a single linear double-helical molecule.
C) a single linear single-stranded molecule.
D) multiple linear double-helical molecules.
E) multiple linear single-stranded molecules.

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