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Which of the following contains a human's hereditary information?

A. chromatin

B. Histones

C. ATP

D. Plasmids

Answer Explanation:

Rationale

Chromatin refers to a complex of DNA and proteins in human cells. This material is packaged by histones to make up the chromosomes. The chromosomes then contain genetic information that is heritable.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

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    A. Melanocytes

    B. Merkel cells

    C. Langerhans cells

    D. Keratinocytes

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    Melanocytes are specialized skin cells that produce melanin, which is the protective skin-darkening pigment. They are found mainly in the epidermis, though they occur elsewhere, such as in the hair.

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    B. GG x gg

    C. Gg x gg

    D. gg x gg

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    g

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  • Q #3: The component of an atom that possesses relatively little mass, thus being negligible in calculating the atomic mass number, is the:

    A. Electron

    B. Quark

    C. Neutron

    D. Proton

    Answer Explanation

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