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Chromosomes, non-nuclear inheritance and epigenetics (2025 spec)

Chromosome structure (histones, chromatin, centromere), coding and non-coding DNA, mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA, and epigenetic control of gene expression. Added for the revised specification (students starting 5th year from September 2025).

5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: DNA, RNA and protein synthesis
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Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 10 · Select all that apply: 1 · Short answer: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Chromosomes are made of DNA wound around proteins called…
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They act like spools for the DNA thread.

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