Biochemistry: Protein Structure Quiz
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What type of bond forms between two cysteine monomers to help stabilize the protein's shape?

  • Ionic bond
  • Disulfide bridge (correct)
  • Peptide bond
  • Hydrogen bond

    • Which type of structure refers to the aggregation of polypeptide subunits in proteins?

  • Primary structure
  • Secondary structure
  • Tertiary structure
  • Quaternary structure (correct)

    • What role do hydrogen bonds play in the tertiary structure of proteins?

  • They serve as the heme component.
  • They form the primary structure.
  • They stabilize the tertiary structure. (correct)
  • They connect polypeptide chains together.

    • What percentage of protein in the human body is accounted for by collagen?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component in hemoglobin binds oxygen?

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

    What role does messenger RNA (mRNA) play in protein synthesis?

    <p>It carries a copy of a gene sequence to the ribosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nucleotide is present in RNA but not in DNA?

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

    What is the primary function of transfer RNA (tRNA) during protein synthesis?

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

    Which component is NOT required for transcription to occur?

    <p>Ribosomal RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between RNA polymerases and DNA polymerases?

    <p>RNA polymerases do not require a primer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the initiation stage of transcription?

    <p>The promoter sequence binds to the RNA polymerase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many stages are involved in the process of transcription?

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

    Which statement about RNA interference is true?

    <p>It alters the messenger RNA after transcription.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probability of obtaining a homozygous dominant genotype (SS)?

    <p>¼</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much of the population is expected to be heterozygous (Ss or sS)?

    <p>½</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the combined probability of obtaining spherical seeds from independent assortments?

    <p>9/16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probability of obtaining yellow and wrinkled seeds combined?

    <p>3/16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using Mendel's findings, what ratio can be expected in the F2 generation for monohybrid crosses?

    <p>3:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of independent assortment, what does the probability of obtaining a yellow seed represent?

    <p>¾</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a true recessive parent cross help predict in genetic problems?

    <p>Genotype of the phenotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn about the factors affecting the ratios seen in dihybrid crosses?

    <p>They are independent events in a statistical context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary method used by Watson and Crick to discover the structure of DNA?

    <p>Model building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What convinced Watson and Crick that the DNA molecule is helical?

    <p>Rosalind Franklin's crystallography results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Chargaff's rule state about base pairing in DNA?

    <p>Purines equal pyrimidines in quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of the DNA strands is described as running in opposite directions?

    <p>Antiparallel orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which base pairs are formed in the DNA double helix according to the provided information?

    <p>A-T and G-C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the DNA structure is located on the outside of the double helix?

    <p>Sugar-phosphate backbone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the model built by Watson and Crick in 1953 explain?

    <p>The general structure of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were the negatively charged oxygen atoms significant in the context of DNA structure?

    <p>They repel each other, preventing strand association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the X-linked recessive trait for eye color in Drosophila is true for females?

    <p>Both X chromosomes must carry the recessive allele.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are X-linked recessive traits more frequently observed in males than in females?

    <p>Males have only one X chromosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the dihybrid cross between a yellow-round seed heterozygous plant and a green-wrinkled seed homozygous plant, what ratio represents the parental types?

    <p>1:1:1:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What establishes the beginning of modern genetics as described in the content?

    <p>The association of a visible trait with a specific chromosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the genotype of offspring when a red male is crossed with a true breeding white female in Drosophila?

    <p>Males are white-eyed and females are red-eyed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected frequency of recombination of linked genes based on the description given?

    <p>50% frequency of recombination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about mutant alleles and wild-type alleles is correct?

    <p>Mutant alleles are recessive to the wild-type alleles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Thomas Hunt Morgan's experiments involving Drosophila demonstrate about chromosomes?

    <p>That genes can be mapped to specific chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tertiary and Quaternary Protein Structures

    • Tertiary structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between polar side chains, ionic bonds between charged side chains, and weak interactions in aqueous environments.
    • Disulfide bridges, formed between cysteine monomers through their sulfhydryl groups, provide additional reinforcement to a protein's shape.
    • Quaternary structure arises from the aggregation of multiple polypeptide subunits working together.

    Examples of Quaternary Structure

    • Collagen consists of three identical helical polypeptides intertwined into a triple helix, contributing to its function as a structural component in connective tissues.
    • Hemoglobin has a quaternary structure with four polypeptide subunits (two alpha and two beta), each containing heme that binds oxygen.

    Genetic Probabilities in Monohybrid and Dihybrid Crosses

    • The probability of homozygous dominant genotype (SS) is 25%, while it’s the same for homozygous recessive (ss).
    • The heterozygous genotype (Ss or sS) has a combined probability of 50% in a monohybrid cross.
    • In dihybrid crosses, the probability of obtaining combinations can be calculated using independent assortment.

    Specific Genetic Probabilities

    • For a spherical seed phenotype, the probability is 75%, while for yellow seeds, it is also 75%.
    • The combined probability for both spherical and yellow seeds is 9/16.
    • Yellow and wrinkled seed combination probability is 3/16; wrinkled yellow seed is similarly 3/16, while wrinkled green seed has a probability of 1/16.

    Mendelian Genetics and Sex Linkage

    • Traits linked to sex chromosomes, like eye color in Drosophila, follow X-linked recessive inheritance.
    • Males express the trait even if they carry only one recessive allele due to having a single X chromosome.
    • For females to express X-linked recessive traits, both X chromosomes must carry the recessive allele.

    Gene Recombination and Linked Genes

    • Recombination occurs through crossing over during meiosis, yielding parental and recombinant phenotypes.
    • Thomas Hunt Morgan used Drosophila to demonstrate gene linkage and inheritance patterns with body color and wing size.

    RNA Types and Protein Synthesis

    • mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes; tRNA delivers amino acids for polypeptide synthesis; rRNA catalyzes peptide bond formation and provides ribosomal structure.
    • Transcription involves three stages: initiation at the promoter, elongation of the RNA strand, and termination.

    Discovery of DNA Structure

    • Watson and Crick proposed the double helical structure of DNA, informed by Rosalind Franklin’s x-ray crystallography.
    • Key features include antiparallel strands and base pairing rules, ensuring consistent width of the double helix.
    • The model asserts that purines pair with pyrimidines (A-T and G-C), aligning with Chargaff’s rules.

    Importance of DNA Structure

    • The double helix model clarifies the chemical properties of DNA and facilitates understanding its biological functions in heredity and protein synthesis.

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