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Which statement describes DNA?
Chromosomes are wrapped around proteins and condensed into DNA.
DNA stores an organism’s genetic code.
DNA is found in the ribosomes of cells.
Segments of DNA, called chromosomes, are used as a set of instructions to produce proteins.
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Correct answer: "DNA stores an organism’s genetic code."
Brief explanations:
- Statement 1 is backwards: DNA is wrapped around proteins (histones) and condensed to form chromosomes, not the other way around.
- Statement 3 is false: ribosomes contain rRNA and protein; DNA is located in the nucleus (eukaryotes) or nucleoid (prokaryotes).
- Statement 4 is incorrect terminology: genes are segments of DNA that encode proteins; chromosomes are large structures made of DNA and protein that contain many genes.
Brief explanations:
- Statement 1 is backwards: DNA is wrapped around proteins (histones) and condensed to form chromosomes, not the other way around.
- Statement 3 is false: ribosomes contain rRNA and protein; DNA is located in the nucleus (eukaryotes) or nucleoid (prokaryotes).
- Statement 4 is incorrect terminology: genes are segments of DNA that encode proteins; chromosomes are large structures made of DNA and protein that contain many genes.
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