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That depends on the size of the chromosome. We can use the largest and smallest human chromosomes as examples, using size information from the Ensembl genome browser (www.ensembl.org).
Human chromosome 1, the largest, is estimated to have 247,249,719 base pairs. That is, the DNA sequence in the chromosome is about 247 million base pairs long. Since DNA is double stranded, that equates to about 494 million nucleotides.
The smallest chromosome, 22, on the other hand has 49,691,432 base pairs - about 50 million. Hence it has about 100 million nucleotides.
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What is a sat chromosome?
A sat chromosome, short for satellite chromosome, is a chromosome with a secondary constriction that contains highly repetitive DNA sequences called satellite DNA. These regions appear as small, secondary appendages on the chromosome and play a role in chromosome structure and organization.
What if we could see the individual nucleotide sequences of DNA?
You can see the nucleotide sequences in the DNA. It is called as DNA finger printing. It has got many applications in molecular biology.
Is the chromosome a part of a DNA or is a DNA a part of a chromosome?
The second statement would be more correct.
Why does telomerase need to have a built-in template for DNA synthesis?
Telomerase needs a built-in template for DNA synthesis because it uses this template to extend the telomeres, the repetitive DNA sequences at the ends of chromosomes. The telomerase enzyme adds specific DNA sequences to the ends of chromosomes to compensate for the natural loss of DNA that occurs during cell division. The built-in template guides the addition of these DNA sequences to maintain chromosome stability.
What are chomosome?
Chromosomes are organized structures of DNA and proteins that are found in cells. A chromosome is a singular piece of DNA, which contains many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences. Chromosomes also contain DNA-bound proteins, which serve to package the DNA and control its functions. The word chromosome comes from the Greek χρῶμα (chroma, color) and σῶμα (soma, body) due to their property of being stained very strongly by some dyes.
What are genes and DNA?
One Big DNA is the Chromosome Body. Contiguously within [the Eukaryotic] DNA we find, oh say, 30,000 gene coding sequences {each with It's Own Start and Stop Sequences}.
What is a sat chromosome?
A sat chromosome, short for satellite chromosome, is a chromosome with a secondary constriction that contains highly repetitive DNA sequences called satellite DNA. These regions appear as small, secondary appendages on the chromosome and play a role in chromosome structure and organization.
Can you arrange the following in order from largest to smallest in size DNA NucleotideNucleuscell chromosome?
From smallest to largest: DNA (where DNA = short sequences of nucleotides) gene chromosome nucleus sperm cell
What is the relationship between a gene DNA and chromosome?
Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for making proteins. DNA is wrapped around proteins to form structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains many genes, along with other non-coding DNA sequences.
How many DNA strands constitute a chromosome?
every and any DNA strand can constitue to a chromosome :)
What if we could see the individual nucleotide sequences of DNA?
You can see the nucleotide sequences in the DNA. It is called as DNA finger printing. It has got many applications in molecular biology.
Is the chromosome a part of a DNA or is a DNA a part of a chromosome?
The second statement would be more correct.
Why does telomerase need to have a built-in template for DNA synthesis?
Telomerase needs a built-in template for DNA synthesis because it uses this template to extend the telomeres, the repetitive DNA sequences at the ends of chromosomes. The telomerase enzyme adds specific DNA sequences to the ends of chromosomes to compensate for the natural loss of DNA that occurs during cell division. The built-in template guides the addition of these DNA sequences to maintain chromosome stability.
What is the largest to smallest bases DNA gene chromosome nucleus?
The largest structure is the nucleus, which contains all the genetic material of a cell. Within the nucleus, chromosomes are structures made of DNA that carry genes. Each chromosome consists of tightly coiled DNA, which is made up of sequences of bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine). Therefore, the order from largest to smallest is: nucleus, chromosome, DNA, and bases.
How many DNA molecules are in a chromosomes?
There is one double helix DNA molecule per chromosome.
What are chomosome?
Chromosomes are organized structures of DNA and proteins that are found in cells. A chromosome is a singular piece of DNA, which contains many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences. Chromosomes also contain DNA-bound proteins, which serve to package the DNA and control its functions. The word chromosome comes from the Greek χρῶμα (chroma, color) and σῶμα (soma, body) due to their property of being stained very strongly by some dyes.
What does the DNA of a chromosome carry information about the structure of?
The DNA of a chromosome carries information about the structure of genes, which are sequences that code for proteins and determine various traits and functions in an organism. Additionally, it contains regulatory elements that control gene expression, and structural features that help organize the chromosome within the cell nucleus. Overall, the DNA sequence provides the blueprint for the development, functioning, and reproduction of living organisms.
