Zoology - Molecular Basis of Inheritance Question with Solution | TestHub

ZoologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceProperties of Genetic MaterialEasy2 minPYQ_2007
ZoologyEasysingle choice

The length of DNA molecule greatly exceeds the dimensions of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells. How is this DNA accommodated?NEET 2007

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

The nucleosome model explains the packaging of histone proteins and DNA in the chromatin material which forms the chromosome. Related Theory A nucleosome is the basic structural unit of DNA packaging in eukaryotes. The structure of a nucleosome consists of a segment of DNA wound around eight histone proteins and resembles thread wrapped around a spool.

Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Molecular Basis of InheritanceSubtopic:Properties of Genetic Material
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2007

Doubts & Discussion

Loading discussions...