Multiple Choice
Which of the following does not contribute to the efficient packaging of DNA molecules in the cell?
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11. Cell Division
Organization of DNA in the Cell
Multiple Choice
How is genetic information stored in a eukaryotic cell?
A
As proteins embedded in the cell membrane
B
In the form of chromatin within the nucleus
C
In the form of RNA strands in the mitochondria
D
As free-floating nucleotides in the cytoplasm
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that genetic information in eukaryotic cells is primarily stored in the form of DNA.
Recognize that DNA in eukaryotic cells is organized into structures called chromosomes.
Learn that chromosomes are composed of chromatin, which is a complex of DNA and proteins.
Identify that chromatin is located within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, where it is protected and organized.
Note that while mitochondria contain their own DNA, the primary storage of genetic information is in the nucleus as chromatin.
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