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What is the primary function of telomerase during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of telomerase during DNA replication?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between X and Y chromosomes?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between X and Y chromosomes?
What type of DNA is primarily responsible for energy production in cells?
What type of DNA is primarily responsible for energy production in cells?
Approximately how many genes are present in the human genome?
Approximately how many genes are present in the human genome?
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Which statement about DNA structure is true?
Which statement about DNA structure is true?
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What is meant by 'filler DNA' in the context of the cell's DNA?
What is meant by 'filler DNA' in the context of the cell's DNA?
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What are the basic components of a nucleotide in DNA?
What are the basic components of a nucleotide in DNA?
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Which of the following correctly characterizes mutations?
Which of the following correctly characterizes mutations?
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Which bases are found in DNA?
Which bases are found in DNA?
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Study Notes
The Y Chromosome
- The Y chromosome is shorter than the X chromosome and is only found in males
- Males inherit an X chromosome from their mother and a Y chromosome from their father
Structure of Chromosomes
- Chromosomes consist of tightly wound DNA strands with supporting proteins called histones
- The total length of DNA in each body cell is about 2 meters
- The telomere is shortened during replication, which can cause damage, but is repaired by an enzyme called telomerase
Genes
- Only about 1% of the cell's DNA codes for proteins, the rest is known as "filler DNA"
- Genes are DNA sequences that code for proteins, with the human genome containing roughly 20,500 genes
- Genes are often found in pairs, with one gene on each chromosome in the pair
DNA Structure
- DNA is a double-stranded molecule made up of two chains of nucleotides
- Each nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a base
- DNA resembles a twisted ladder with alternating sugars and phosphates forming the uprights and bases linking to the sugars forming the rungs
Bases in DNA
- The four bases in DNA are adenine (A), guanine (G), thymine (T), and cytosine (C)
- The arrangement of bases allows for protein synthesis and follows complementary base pairing rules
Mitochondrial DNA
- Each cell contains an average of 5000 mitochondria that hold mitochondrial DNA, which is important for energy production
- Mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother, leading to specific patterns across generations.
Mutation
- A mutation is a heritable change in the genetic makeup of a cell
- Mutations can spontaneously occur due to errors in DNA replication or cell division
Figure 17.3
- Figure 17.3 shows the structure of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) with labeled strands and bases
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This quiz explores key concepts related to the Y chromosome, the structure of chromosomes, the function of genes, and the fundamental structure of DNA. Test your knowledge on genetic material and its significance in heredity and cellular functions.
