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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
