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What is the primary function of alternative splicing in gene expression?

  • Editing the exons to code for different proteins
  • Removing introns from the DNA sequence
  • Producing different mRNAs by editing the primary transcript (correct)
  • Converting RNA into protein
  • What is the role of translation in gene expression?

  • Removing exons from mRNA
  • Splicing together introns
  • Converting RNA into protein (correct)
  • Editing the DNA sequence
  • What is the main characteristic of a recessive allele?

  • Determines the phenotype regardless of other alleles present
  • Is masked by a dominant allele's effect (correct)
  • Codes for noncoding segments
  • Codes for proteins
  • What does the term 'homozygous' refer to in genetics?

    <p>Individuals with identical copies of an allele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an exon in gene expression?

    <p>Provide information for proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific segment of DNA that determines a specific protein?

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

    Which type of cell division involves the reduction of chromosomes in gametes?

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

    What imbalance in chromosome number can cause abnormalities in development?

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

    Which condition is characterized by having an extra chromosome 21?

    <p>Down Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the independent assortment of chromosomes?

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

    What is the purpose of meiosis in gamete formation?

    <p>Reduce the number of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gene Expression

    • Alternative splicing allows for the generation of multiple proteins from a single gene by selectively including or excluding certain exons, increasing protein diversity and functional complexity.

    Translation

    • Translation is the process by which messenger RNA (mRNA) is used to build a protein, involving the assembly of amino acids in a specific order determined by the sequence of nucleotides in the mRNA.

    Heredity and Genetics

    • A recessive allele will only express its effect if an individual is homozygous for that allele, meaning they have two copies of it (one from each parent).
    • An individual is homozygous if they have two identical alleles for a particular gene, one inherited from each parent.

    Gene Structure and Expression

    • Exons are the coding regions of a gene that are included in the final mRNA molecule, providing the instructions for protein synthesis.
    • The specific segment of DNA that determines a specific protein is called a gene or a coding region.

    Cell Division and Inheritance

    • Meiosis is the type of cell division that involves the reduction of chromosomes in gametes, resulting in four non-identical daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
    • Aneuploidy, an imbalance in chromosome number, can cause abnormalities in development, as it disrupts the normal functioning of genes and their products.
    • Down syndrome is characterized by having an extra copy of chromosome 21, resulting in cognitive and physical impairments.

    Inheritance Patterns

    • The independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis leads to the shuffling of genetic traits, increasing genetic diversity in the offspring.
    • Meiosis is essential for gamete formation, as it allows for the mixing of genetic material from two parents, increasing the chances of genetic variation in the offspring.

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    Test your knowledge about cell division processes such as meiosis and mitosis, as well as the basic concepts of sex chromosomes and autosomes. Learn about the formation of a zygote and the characteristics inherited through homologous chromosome pairs.

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