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Which type of mutation involves altering all amino acids after the mutation?

  • Nonsense mutation
  • Frameshift mutation (correct)
  • Silent mutation
  • Missense mutation

    • What type of mutation changes the amino acid without affecting the protein's function?

  • Missense mutation
  • Silent mutation (correct)
  • Transversion mutation
  • Nonsense mutation

    • Which type of mutation changes the amino acid to a STOP codon?

  • Transversion mutation
  • Silent mutation
  • Nonsense mutation (correct)
  • Missense mutation

    • What type of mutation involves the change of a purine to a pyrimidine or vice versa?

    <p>Transversion mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mutation involves the substitution of a pyrimidine for another pyrimidine, or a purine for another purine?

    <p>Transition mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a missense mutation?

    <p>Changes the amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mutation leads to no change in the amino acid sequence?

    <p>Silent mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of a mutation that causes a complete loss of function?

    <p>Null mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mutation involves the alteration of all amino acids after the mutation?

    <p>Frameshift mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a nonsense mutation?

    <p>Changes amino acid to STOP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of crosses conducted in the summary provided?

    <p>26,600</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many socs44A candidates were identified after establishing mutant stocks?

    <p>3986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the crosses yielded the fewest socs44A candidates?

    <p>Secondary screens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of complementation groups identified during the complementation analysis?

    <p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many groups in the complementation analysis consisted of 3 members?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest number of members in a single complementation group?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genetic element is used to balance recessive lethal mutants for sequencing?

    <p>CyO, GFP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to determine the precise mutation in the DNA sequence?

    <p>Sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many viable mutants can be sequenced directly after the EMS screen?

    <p>It is not specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of selecting non-GFP embryos/larvae from each complementation group?

    <p>For sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>The amino acid sequence specified by the mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is known as an 'a-helix breaker'?

    <p>Proline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonds can cysteine form to stabilize protein structures?

    <p>Disulfide bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general rule for the arrangement of hydrophilic and hydrophobic amino acids in tertiary and quaternary protein structures?

    <p>Hydrophilic amino acids towards outside, hydrophobic towards inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

    <p>3D structure of multiple polypeptide chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of charged amino acids in forming protein structures?

    <p>Forming ionic bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of interaction stabilizes the secondary structure of a protein?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of polar, negatively charged (acidic) amino acids in protein structures?

    <p>Interacting with other charged amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hydrophobic amino acids in the tertiary structure of a protein?

    <p>Being located towards the inside of the protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the secondary structure of a protein?

    <p>Segments of a polypeptide that assume regular repeating configurations in space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence in prokaryotic translation initiation?

    <p>It helps position the ribosome at the start codon on the mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is typically used as the initiator tRNA in prokaryotic translation?

    <p>fmet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of release factors in translation termination?

    <p>They cleave the polypeptide chain from the terminal tRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the wobble phenomenon in tRNA recognition of codons?

    <p>It allows for flexibility in base pairing, reducing the number of tRNA molecules needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tRNA charging during translation?

    <p>To attach amino acids to their corresponding tRNA molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Kozak sequence in eukaryotic translation initiation?

    <p>It helps establish the reading frame by marking the start codon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the polyribosomes in translation?

    <p>To increase the efficiency of protein synthesis by allowing multiple ribosomes to translate a single mRNA simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a missense mutation in the DNA sequence?

    <p>It results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the protein sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the inosinic acid (I) in tRNA molecules?

    <p>It pairs with U, C, or A, allowing for flexibility in base pairing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which DNA repair mechanism involves the removal of a damaged base by glycosylase enzymes, followed by cleavage of the DNA backbone by AP endonuclease?

    <p>Base excision repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Ames test in detecting mutagenic substances?

    <p>To detect mutagenic substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism involves the direct reversal of UV-induced DNA damage by DNA photolyase enzymes?

    <p>Photoreactivation repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific purpose of the EMS screen in genetic analyses?

    <p>To induce mutations in model organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transposable element requires the synthesis of an RNA intermediate before mobilization?

    <p>Retrotransposons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of liver enzymes in the Ames test?

    <p>To detect mutagenic substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism involves the correction of errors that occur during DNA replication and escape proofreading by DNA polymerases?

    <p>Post-replication repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of balancer chromosomes, such as CyO, in genetic analyses in Drosophila?

    <p>To prevent recombination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific function of the JAK-STAT pathway in genetic analyses?

    <p>To study gene function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific purpose of the establishment of balanced lines in the EMS screen scheme?

    <p>To establish balanced lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism can cause alterations in DNA bases through naturally occurring mutations like depurination and deamination?

    <p>Tautomeric shifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can prevent recombination in genetic analyses in Drosophila?

    <p>Balancer chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to detect mutagenic substances?

    <p>The Ames test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can induce mutations in model organisms for studying gene function?

    <p>Radiation and chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which repair mechanism involves the removal of a damaged base by DNA glycosylase and subsequent cleavage of the DNA backbone by AP endonuclease?

    <p>Base excision repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause mutations and have specific requirements for mobilization?

    <p>Transposable elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mutation back to the wild type called?

    <p>Reversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which repair mechanism directly reverses UV-induced DNA damage?

    <p>Photoreactivation repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used in genetic analyses to identify mutations of interest based on phenotype?

    <p>Genetic screens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway and screen are used in genetic analyses, considering factors such as the mutant phenotype, lethality, and prevention of recombination?

    <p>JAK-STAT pathway and EMS screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>The amino acid sequence specified by the mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Proline in protein structures?

    <p>Acts as an a-helix breaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of interaction stabilizes the secondary structure of a protein?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Cysteine in protein tertiary and quaternary structures?

    <p>Can form disulfide bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general rule for the arrangement of hydrophilic and hydrophobic amino acids in tertiary and quaternary protein structures?

    <p>Hydrophilic amino acids towards outside, hydrophobic towards inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a missense mutation?

    <p>Change in the amino acid sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a nonsense mutation in the DNA sequence?

    <p>Introduction of a premature stop codon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of charged amino acids in forming protein structures?

    <p>Contribute to ionic interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tRNA charging during translation?

    <p>Ensures accurate amino acid incorporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the wobble phenomenon in tRNA recognition of codons?

    <p>Allows for non-Watson-Crick base pairing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unusual nitrogenous base is found in tRNA molecules?

    <p>Inosinic acid (I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In prokaryotic translation initiation, what sequence does the mRNA bind to on the small subunit?

    <p>Shine-Dalgarno sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid typically serves as the initiator tRNA in prokaryotic translation?

    <p>Methionine (met)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the stop codons in the termination phase of translation?

    <p>UAG, UAA, or UGA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different amino acids (R groups) are there?

    <p>20 different amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average length of an amino acid chain in a polypeptide?

    <p>200 amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of release factors in translation termination?

    <p>They cleave the polypeptide chain from the terminal tRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the structure formed when multiple ribosomes simultaneously translate a single mRNA molecule?

    <p>Polyribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hypothesis demonstrates the importance of proteins in heredity?

    <p>One gene: one polypeptide hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>The amino acid sequence specified by the mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of interaction stabilizes the secondary structure of a protein?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general rule for the arrangement of hydrophilic and hydrophobic amino acids in tertiary and quaternary protein structures?

    <p>Hydrophobic amino acids towards the inside and hydrophilic towards the outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Cysteine in protein tertiary and quaternary structures?

    <p>Forming disulfide bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a missense mutation?

    <p>Change of an amino acid without affecting the protein's function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonds can cysteine form to stabilize protein structures?

    <p>Disulfide bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of polar, negatively charged (acidic) amino acids in protein structures?

    <p>Facilitating hydrogen bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of complementation groups identified during the complementation analysis?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific function of the JAK-STAT pathway in genetic analyses?

    <p>Identifying mutations of interest based on phenotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of liver enzymes in the Ames test?

    <p>Detecting mutagenic substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of translation with their descriptions:

    <p>Ribosome = Site of protein synthesis tRNA = RNA molecule with secondary structure Amino acid charging = Process of loading an amino acid onto a tRNA Initiator tRNA = Binds to mRNA in P site and establishes reading frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of translation with their descriptions:

    <p>Initiation = mRNA binds to small subunit and initiator tRNA binds to mRNA in P site Elongation = Next tRNA enters A site, peptide bond is formed, and tRNAs move Termination = Stop codons are read, release factors cleave the polypeptide chain, and ribosome disassociates Inborn errors in metabolism = Demonstrate that proteins are important factors in heredity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following amino acids with their classifications:

    <p>Nonpolar = Amino acid with hydrophobic properties Polar = Amino acid with hydrophilic properties Positively charged = Basic amino acid Negatively charged = Acidic amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Polyribosomes = Structure formed when multiple ribosomes simultaneously translate a single mRNA molecule One gene:one polypeptide hypothesis = Hypothesis demonstrating that one gene codes for one polypeptide Inosinic acid (I) = Unusual nitrogenous base found in tRNA molecules Amino acid = Molecule containing a carbon, amino group, carboxyl group, and side chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following numbers with their corresponding fact:

    <p>20 = Different amino acids (R groups) 200 = Average length of an amino acid in a polypeptide 3 = Number of bases mRNA moves during translation 1 = Stop codons in the termination phase of translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following protein structures with their descriptions:

    <p>Primary structure = The amino acid sequence specified by the mRNA Secondary structure = Segments of a polypeptide that assume regular repeating configurations in space Tertiary structure = Three dimensional structure of an entire polypeptide chain Quaternary structure = 3D structure of multiple polypeptide chains (only applies to proteins of more than 1 subunit)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following amino acids with their characteristics:

    <p>Proline = a-helix breaker Cysteine = Can form disulfide bridges Charged amino acids = Form ionic bonds Polar amino acids = Form hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of interactions with their descriptions:

    <p>Cysteine = Can form disulfide bridges that stabilize tertiary and quaternary structures Charged amino acids = Form ionic bonds that stabilize protein structures Polar amino acids = Form hydrogen bonds which contribute to protein stability Hydrophobic amino acids = Tend to be towards the inside of the protein structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following translation components with their roles:

    <p>Ribosomes = Site of protein synthesis tRNA = Brings amino acids to the ribosome Steps in translation = Process of converting mRNA into a polypeptide chain Proteins = Encoded by the mRNA and play various roles in the translation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following protein-related concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>One gene:one enzyme hypothesis = Proposes that each gene encodes a single enzyme Inborn errors of metabolism = Genetic disorders caused by defects in enzymes involved in metabolism Polyribosomes = Multiple ribosomes translating the same mRNA simultaneously Wobble phenomenon = Flexibility in the base pairing between the third nucleotide of a codon and the first nucleotide of an anticodon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cAMP in the lac operon?

    <p>Binds to CAP, allowing it to bind to the promoter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the presence of high glucose in the lac operon?

    <p>Repressor binds to the operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default state of the trp operon?

    <p>No tryptophan present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the attenuator in the trp operon?

    <p>Terminates transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is high trp in the trp operon?

    <p>Transcription of structural genes is repressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the UGG triplets in the attenuator of the trp operon?

    <p>Facilitates translation of trp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the presence of low trp in the trp operon?

    <p>Antiterminator hairpin forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of high trp on attenuation in the trp operon?

    <p>Attenuation is enhanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the repressor in the trp operon?

    <p>Binds to the operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the CAP-cAMP complex in the lac operon?

    <p>Facilitates transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of glucose on the lac operon?

    <p>Inhibits the CAP-cAMP complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the presence of lactose and low glucose in the lac operon?

    <p>Operon is on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence in prokaryotic translation initiation?

    <p>It facilitates the binding of mRNA to the small ribosomal subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the wobble phenomenon in tRNA recognition of codons?

    <p>It allows for flexibility in the base pairing between the third nucleotide of the codon and the first nucleotide of the anticodon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a missense mutation in the DNA sequence?

    <p>It leads to the insertion of a different amino acid in the protein sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of charged amino acids in forming protein structures?

    <p>They influence the overall charge distribution of the protein molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Kozak sequence in eukaryotic translation initiation?

    <p>It ensures the accurate recognition of the start codon for translation initiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific function of the JAK-STAT pathway in genetic analyses?

    <p>It transduces signals from the cell membrane to the nucleus, influencing gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific purpose of the EMS screen in genetic analyses?

    <p>To identify spontaneous mutations in model organisms for studying gene function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific significance of the inosinic acid (I) in tRNA molecules?

    <p>It allows for the recognition of multiple codons during translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of loading an amino acid onto a tRNA called?

    <p>Charging tRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sequence does the mRNA bind to on the small subunit in prokaryotic translation initiation?

    <p>Shine-Dalgarno sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the inosinic acid (I) in tRNA molecules?

    <p>It allows GCU, GCC, GCA to all code for alanine, which is distinct from wobble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Kozak sequence in eukaryotic translation initiation?

    <p>The Kozak sequence helps establish the reading frame by indicating the start codon (AUG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of charged amino acids in forming protein structures?

    <p>Charged amino acids contribute to the formation of protein structures by interacting with other charged or polar groups in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general rule for the arrangement of hydrophilic and hydrophobic amino acids in tertiary and quaternary protein structures?

    <p>Hydrophobic amino acids tend to be buried in the interior of the protein, while hydrophilic amino acids are located on the surface, exposed to the surrounding solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unusual nitrogenous base is found in tRNA molecules?

    <p>Inosinic acid (I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tRNA charging during translation?

    <p>The primary function of tRNA charging is to load an amino acid onto the tRNA, allowing it to bring the correct amino acid to the ribosome during translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average length of an amino acid chain in a polypeptide?

    <p>The average polypeptide consists of 200 amino acids, resulting in tremendous diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four types of amino acids based on their properties?

    <p>Nonpolar, hydrophobic; Polar, hydrophobic; Polar, negatively charged (acidic); Polar, positively charged (basic)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four levels of protein structure?

    <p>Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two configurations in space assumed by segments of a polypeptide in the secondary structure?

    <p>a-helix, b-pleated sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of amino acid acts as an a-helix breaker in secondary structure?

    <p>Proline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of interactions contribute to the tertiary structure of proteins?

    <p>Cysteine: forms disulfide bridges; Charged: Ionic bonds; Polar: Hydrogen bonds; Hydrophobic: &quot;like dissolves like&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general rule for the arrangement of hydrophilic and hydrophobic amino acids in tertiary and quaternary protein structures?

    <p>Hydrophilic amino acids towards outside; Hydrophobic towards inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many subunits do proteins need to have for the quaternary structure to apply?

    <p>More than 1 subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of translation?

    <p>Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hypothesis that relates genes and enzymes?

    <p>One gene: one enzyme hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential consequences of inborn errors of metabolism?

    <p>Protein structure abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default state of an inducible gene?

    <p>Always off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene encodes a protein that binds to the operator in the lac operon?

    <p>Repressor gene (I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the IS mutation on the lac operon?

    <p>Operon is always off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lacY gene code for in the lac operon?

    <p>Permease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the OC mutation in the lac operon?

    <p>Operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lacZ gene in the lac operon?

    <p>b-galactosidase, lactose metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lacA gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Transacetylase, function unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lac operon's promoter region?

    <p>Initiates transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lac operon's operator region?

    <p>Binds to the repressor protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of the repressor gene (I) in the lac operon?

    <p>Encodes lactose binding site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the I- mutation in the lac operon?

    <p>Operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lac operon's structural genes?

    <p>Encode proteins involved in lactose metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Kozak sequence in eukaryotic translation initiation?

    <p>It allows the binding of mRNA to the small ribosomal subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a nonsense mutation in the DNA sequence?

    <p>It leads to the formation of a stop codon in the mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tRNA charging during translation?

    <p>To deliver amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of liver enzymes in the Ames test?

    <p>To identify mutagenic substances in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific purpose of the establishment of balanced lines in the EMS screen scheme?

    <p>To balance recessive lethal mutants for sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a missense mutation?

    <p>It results in the substitution of one amino acid for another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mutation leads to no change in the amino acid sequence?

    <p>Silent mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of charged amino acids in forming protein structures?

    <p>To contribute to the folding and stability of the protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used in genetic analyses to identify mutations of interest based on phenotype?

    <p>Complementation analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lac operon's operator region?

    <p>Inhibiting RNA polymerase binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a missense mutation in the DNA sequence?

    <p>Change in the protein's primary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the repressor in the trp operon?

    <p>Binding to the operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the wobble phenomenon in tRNA recognition of codons?

    <p>It enables fewer tRNA molecules to recognize multiple codons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of charged amino acids in forming protein structures?

    <p>Stabilizing the tertiary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence in prokaryotic translation initiation?

    <p>Facilitating ribosome binding to mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default state of an inducible gene?

    <p>Inactive without inducer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of crosses conducted in the summary provided?

    <p>Not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific purpose of the EMS screen in genetic analyses?

    <p>Identifying mutations based on phenotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unusual nitrogenous base found in tRNA molecules?

    <p>Inosinic acid (I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of the CAP-cAMP complex in the lac operon?

    <p>Enhancing RNA polymerase binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific role of the lac operon's structural genes?

    <p>Encoding proteins for lactose metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default state of the lac operon?

    <p>Always OFF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lacZ gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Lactose metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the lac operon when the I- mutation occurs?

    <p>Operon is always ON</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the IS mutation in the lac operon?

    <p>Operon is always OFF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cis-acting factors in the lac operon?

    <p>DNA elements directly involved in regulation of transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lacY gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Allows lactose entry into the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the lac operon when the OC mutation occurs?

    <p>Repressor is not made or operator binding region is altered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are trans-acting factors in the lac operon?

    <p>Proteins that bind to the operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lacA gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Function unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the repressor gene (I) in the lac operon?

    <p>Encodes a repressor protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lac operon's promoter (P)?

    <p>Involved in the regulation of transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lac operon's operator (O)?

    <p>Binds to the repressor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the lac operon, what is the function of the repressor gene (I)?

    <p>Encodes a protein that binds to the operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the IS mutation in the lac operon?

    <p>The repressor cannot bind to the operator, so the operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lacZ gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Beta-galactosidase production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default state of an inducible gene?

    <p>Always off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lac operon's operator (O)?

    <p>Binds to the repressor protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the lac operon when the OC mutation occurs?

    <p>The operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we mean by regulation in gene expression?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lacY gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Permease for lactose entry into the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the I- mutation in the lac operon?

    <p>The operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lacA gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Function unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the lac operon when the IS mutation occurs?

    <p>The operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the lac operon's promoter (P)?

    <p>Initiates transcription of the structural genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default state of the lac operon?

    <p>Always off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene in the lac operon is responsible for lactose metabolism?

    <p>LacZ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in the presence of low tryptophan in the trp operon?

    <p>Operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the repressor gene (I) in the lac operon?

    <p>Binds to operator in the absence of lactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the IS mutation in the lac operon?

    <p>Operon is always off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the operator (O) in the lac operon?

    <p>Binds to repressor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lacY gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Allows lactose entry into the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the OC mutation in the lac operon?

    <p>Operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the cis-acting factors in the lac operon?

    <p>DNA elements directly involved in regulation of transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lacA gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Function unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the I- mutation in the lac operon?

    <p>Operon is always on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lacZ gene in the lac operon?

    <p>Encodes for b-galactosidase, lactose metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    DNA Mutations and Repair Mechanisms

    • Mutagens, including chemicals and naturally occurring substances, can cause mutations in DNA.
    • Replication errors can occur despite 3’-5’ exonuclease activity in DNA polymerases.
    • Tautomeric shifts and naturally occurring mutations like depurination and deamination can alter DNA bases.
    • Induced mutations can result from DNA damage caused by chemicals like base analogs, alkylating agents, and irradiation.
    • Transposable elements, such as cut-and-paste and copy-and-paste transposons, can cause mutations and have specific requirements for mobilization.
    • DNA repair mechanisms include proofreading, mismatch repair, post-replication repair, photoreactivation repair, base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, and double-strand break repair.
    • The Ames test is used to detect mutagenic substances, and liver enzymes play a role in this process.
    • Geneticists induce mutations in model organisms using radiation, chemicals, and transposable elements to study gene function.
    • Reversion is a mutation back to the wild type, and genetic screens are used to identify mutations of interest based on phenotype.
    • The JAK-STAT pathway and EMS screen are used in genetic analyses, and it is important to consider factors such as the mutant phenotype, lethality, and prevention of recombination.
    • Balancer chromosomes, such as CyO, can prevent recombination in genetic analyses in Drosophila.
    • The EMS screen scheme involves exposure to EMS mutagen, establishment of balanced lines, genetics testing, complementation analyses, and DNA sequencing.

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