term1 Definition1term2 Definition2term3 Definition3
Please sign in to your Google account to access your documents:
What is the definition of a genome? What different components of typical prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells make up the genome?
Genome: all the genetic material of an organism. Genomes consist of chromosomes, may also include plasmids and DNA in organelles.
What are some differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes (mostly this is review)…which are only haploid?
Prokaryotes: Usually single,circular chromosomes,located in cytoplasm,DNA is condensed into a packetEukaryotes:have multiple linear chromosomes,they’re located in nucleus,DNA wound around histones.Prokaryotes are only haploid
What differentiates a chromosome from a plasmid?
Chromosomes contain essential genes and are usually largePlasmids contain non-essential accessory genes. They’re much more common in prokaryotes
Need help typing ? See our FAQ (opens in new window)
Please sign in to create this set. We'll bring you back here when you are done.
Discard Changes Sign in
Please sign in to add to folders.
Sign in
Don't have an account? Sign Up »
You have created 2 folders. Please upgrade to Cram Premium to create hundreds of folders!