AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Eukaryotic cells store their genetic information(DNA) in ____
A
Chromosomes
B
Centromeres
C
karyotypes
D
Proteins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In eukaryotes, however, genetic material is housed in the nucleus and tightly packaged into linear chromosomes. Chromosomes are made up of a DNA-protein complex called chromatin that is organized into subunits called nucleosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -By definition, eucaryotic cells keep their DNA in a separate internal compartment, the nucleus. The DNA is separated from the cytoplasm by the nuclear envelope, which consists of a double layer of membrane.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each eukaryotic chromosome is composed of DNA coiled and condensed around nuclear proteins called histones.

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