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What is the spooled string of genes inside the nucleus rodshaped and carry the genetic code?

chromosomes


Structure that contains genes?

DNA


How many genes are typically found in a chromosome?

Typically, a chromosome contains hundreds to thousands of genes.


Inside of a cell the structure that contains the genes?

the nucleus


What structure contains the cells genetic information?

the genes!


What are threadlike structures in nucleus of cells that contain genes?

DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid, is the structure that contains the genes.


What is the structure inside the nuclus that contains genes?

The structure inside the nucleus that contains genes is called the chromosome. Chromosomes are thread-like structures made of DNA and protein that carry genetic information in the form of genes. Each chromosome contains many genes that determine an organism's traits and characteristics.


Is it true that Study of the Hox genes indicates that it takes hundreds of mutations to lead to diversification of the basic vertebrate limb structure?

No.


What structure contains the instructions for specific protein?

Genes are found in the nucleus , but proteins are made on ribosomes in the cytoplasm.


Genes are arranged on twisted strands called?

Genes are arranged on twisted strands called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains hundreds to thousands of genes, which are the basic units of heredity and contain the instructions for building and maintaining an organism.


How much of your DNA contains genes?

20.3% of your DNA contains genes


Is a gene the same thing as a chromosome?

No - genes are sections of DNA found on chromosomes that encode for a functional product (like a protein).Chromosomes are compact structures of DNA and proteins.