PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

GENETICS AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The full set of genetic information in an organism’s DNA.
A
Karyotype
B
Pedigree
C
Genome
D
Autosome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B Genome. The chromosome number varies from one species to the other, but is fixed for each species. In most organisms chromosomes occur in pairs. Genome is the complete set of genetic information in an organism.

Detailed explanation-2: -A genome is the full set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA. A study of any genome starts with chromosomes, the bundles of DNA and protein found in the nuclei of eukaryotic cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -A genome is an organism’s complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. An organism’s genes direct the production of proteins with the assistance of enzymes and messenger molecules. Genomics contrasts with genetics, which refers to the study of individual genes and their roles in inheritance.

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