Genetic Code

Question 1

Which two scientists worked together to develop a three-dimensional model of DNA?

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Watson and Crick

Question 2

Which best describes the storage of the genetic code?

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A gene is a segment of DNA, a condensed DNA molecule makes up a chromosome, a chromosome is inside a nucleus, and a nucleus is contained within a cell.

Question 3

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Scientists built on the previous work of other scientists to make new discoveries.

Question 4

Which scientist discovered DNA after experimenting with white blood cells?

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Miescher

Question 5

a proteina ribosomeDNARNA

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a ribosome

Question 6

Which substances compose the backbone of DNA?

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sugars and phosphates

Question 7

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RNA leaves the nucleus during the process and DNA remains in the nucleus.

Question 8

The diagram shows genetic structures.

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DNA

Question 9

What causes the differences in physical characteristics like hair color among people?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

different versions of genes

Question 10

Before DNA was discovered, in which materials did scientists think the genetic material was stored?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

proteins

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