DNA Organization

Where is DNA found in a cell? 

• on the cell wall

• on the cell membrane

• on chromosomes 

• on the chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Where is DNA found in a cell?

• cell wall

• cell membrane

• nucleus

• chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which of the following is the correct organization of genetic material from largest to smallest? 

• DNA→ genes → chromosomes→ nucleus 

• genes →DNA→ chromosomes → nucleus 

• nucleus→ chromosomes→ DNA → genes 

• chromosomes→ DNA→ nucleus→ genes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is the basic unit of DNA organization in eukaryotic cells?

• Nucleosome

• Chromosome

• Gene

• Nucleus

Which of the following structures is responsible for packaging DNA into a compact form?

• Histones

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

In which part of the cell does DNA replication occur?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

What is the role of histones in DNA organization?

• To replicate DNA

• To transcribe RNA

• To package DNA into nucleosomes

• To synthesize proteins

Which of the following best describes the structure of a chromosome?

• A single DNA molecule

• A double helix of RNA

• A complex of DNA and protein

• A chain of amino acids

How many base pairs are typically found in a human chromosome?

• About 3 billion

• About 6 million

• About 1 million

• About 100,000

What is the function of telomeres in DNA organization?

• To initiate DNA replication

• To protect the ends of chromosomes

• To code for proteins

• To assist in cell division