a.[1]
Within a human somatic cell, in which organelle is the vast majority of the genomic DNA stored?
b.[3]
The diagram below shows a section of a single strand of DNA.
Identify the components labeled X, Y, and Z by choosing from the following terms:
- Amino acid
- Base
- Fatty acid
- Nucleotide
- Sugar
c.[1]
Two complementary strands of DNA twist around one another to form a distinct three-dimensional shape. State the two-word scientific term used to describe this structure.
d.[1]
If a single strand of DNA has a coding region consisting of exactly 24 nucleotide bases, what is the maximum number of amino acids that this sequence could code for? Select one option.
- 8
- 12
- 24
- 72
e.[2]
State two major scientific or medical benefits of having successfully mapped the complete human genome.