Question

which of the following incorrectly matches the term with its location?

dna is found in a chromosome.
chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.
genes are located in a nucleotide.
nitrogen bases are located in the central rungs of a dna ladder.

Explanation:

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Analyze the relationship between DNA and chromosomes

DNA is the genetic material that is packaged and organized into structures called chromosomes. Therefore, DNA is indeed found in a chromosome.

Analyze the relationship between chromosomes and the nucleus

In eukaryotic cells, chromosomes are housed inside the nucleus. Therefore, chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.

Analyze the relationship between genes and nucleotides

Using the Basic Unit of Heredity and Gene Function knowledge points, we know that a gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a functional product. A nucleotide is a single building block of DNA. Since a gene consists of hundreds to thousands of nucleotides, genes cannot be located inside a single nucleotide; rather, nucleotides are located within genes. This statement is incorrect.

Analyze the location of nitrogen bases in DNA

DNA is structured like a double helix or a ladder. The sugar-phosphate backbones form the outer sides of the ladder, while the nitrogenous bases pair up to form the central rungs. Therefore, nitrogen bases are located in the central rungs of a DNA ladder.
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<mcq-option>DNA is found in a chromosome.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Genes are located in a nucleotide.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Nitrogen bases are located in the central rungs of a DNA ladder.</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze the relationship between DNA and chromosomes

DNA is the genetic material that is packaged and organized into structures called chromosomes. Therefore, DNA is indeed found in a chromosome.

Analyze the relationship between chromosomes and the nucleus

In eukaryotic cells, chromosomes are housed inside the nucleus. Therefore, chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.

Analyze the relationship between genes and nucleotides

Using the Basic Unit of Heredity and Gene Function knowledge points, we know that a gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a functional product. A nucleotide is a single building block of DNA. Since a gene consists of hundreds to thousands of nucleotides, genes cannot be located inside a single nucleotide; rather, nucleotides are located within genes. This statement is incorrect.

Analyze the location of nitrogen bases in DNA

DNA is structured like a double helix or a ladder. The sugar-phosphate backbones form the outer sides of the ladder, while the nitrogenous bases pair up to form the central rungs. Therefore, nitrogen bases are located in the central rungs of a DNA ladder.
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<mcq-option>DNA is found in a chromosome.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Genes are located in a nucleotide.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Nitrogen bases are located in the central rungs of a DNA ladder.</mcq-option>
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