Multiple Choice
Where would the majority of the DNA be located within a eukaryotic cell?
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11. Cell Division
Organization of DNA in the Cell
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Which of the following correctly describes the structure of the typical eukaryotic genome?
A
It is organized into multiple linear chromosomes within the nucleus.
B
It consists of a single circular chromosome located in the cytoplasm.
C
It is organized into multiple circular chromosomes within the mitochondria.
D
It is composed of a single linear chromosome within the nucleus.
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Understand that eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, which is a defining feature distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells.
Recognize that the genome of eukaryotic cells is organized into chromosomes, which are structures made of DNA and proteins.
Identify that eukaryotic genomes typically consist of multiple chromosomes, not just one, and these chromosomes are linear in shape.
Note that these linear chromosomes are housed within the nucleus of the eukaryotic cell, which serves as the control center for genetic information.
Remember that mitochondria, although they contain DNA, have circular chromosomes, but these are not the main genomic structure of eukaryotic cells.
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