Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2005

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    The eukaryotic genome differs from the prokaryotic genome because:

    A)  DNA is complexed with histones in prokaryotes

    B)  repetitive sequences are present in eukaryotes

    C)  genes in the former cases are organised into operons

    D)  DNA is circular and single stranded in prokaryotes

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     A major component (20-50%) of the eukaryotic genome consists of DNA which does not code for any protein. These portions consist of certain base sequences which are repeated many times (hence, called repetitive DNA). DNA of prokaryotes does not contain histones - nor it is single stranded.


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