BioSphere — Interactive Biology Learning

The complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans, encoded as DNA within 23 chromosome pairs in the nucleus and mitochondria.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONContains total genetic instructions for building and maintaining a human organism.

LOCATION IN CELLCell Nucleus & Mitochondria

ESTIMATED STUDY TIME⏱️ 15 Mins

GENOMIC PACKAGING EXPLORER

Chromatin Hierarchy & Karyotype Anatomy

p-arm (Short Arm)TELOMERE (TTAGGG)

11p15.4 (HBB Gene)

11p13

CENTROMERE

11q13

11q23

TELOMERE (TTAGGG)q-arm (Long Arm)

SCALE: 2 nm diameter

1. DNA Double Helix

Double-stranded antiparallel DNA polymer.

STRUCTURAL ANATOMY

Key Molecular Components

Autosomes

22 pairs of non-sex chromosomes.

Sex Chromosomes

X and Y chromosomes determining biological sex.

Mitochondrial Genome

16,569 bp circular DNA encoding 13 respiratory chain proteins.

INTERACTIVE MOLECULAR LAB & SANDBOX

DNA Base Pairing Sandbox

Given the 5' → 3' template DNA strand below, build the complementary 3' → 5' strand by selecting matching nucleotides (A-T, G-C).

Template Strand:

ATGCGATCGATC

Your Strand:

Select Nucleotide to Add:

MOLECULAR ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Human Genome (GRCh38) Evaluation Suite

REWARD+250 XP

Q1: What is the primary biological function of Human Genome (GRCh38)?

Q2: Which cell location contains Genome?

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