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What is a chromosomal translocation?
What is a chromosomal translocation?
- A mutation where nucleotides are deleted.
- A DNA replication error that leads to a change in the sequence.
- A mutation where a piece of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. (correct)
- A type of induced mutation caused by UV light.
Spontaneous mutations are always caused by environmental factors.
Spontaneous mutations are always caused by environmental factors.
False (B)
What is depurination?
What is depurination?
The loss of a purine base (adenine or guanine) from the DNA sequence.
Induced mutations can be caused by factors such as __________ and UV light.
Induced mutations can be caused by factors such as __________ and UV light.
Match the types of mutations to their descriptions:
Match the types of mutations to their descriptions:
What mutation is associated with Huntington's Disease?
What mutation is associated with Huntington's Disease?
X-rays can cause double-strand breaks in DNA.
X-rays can cause double-strand breaks in DNA.
Deamination results in the formation of __________ from a cytosine base.
Deamination results in the formation of __________ from a cytosine base.
Which DNA repair mechanism is considered error-free?
Which DNA repair mechanism is considered error-free?
MSH2 is involved in the repair of single-strand breaks in DNA.
MSH2 is involved in the repair of single-strand breaks in DNA.
What genetic disorder is associated with mutations in the ATM gene?
What genetic disorder is associated with mutations in the ATM gene?
The process of _______________ involves direct ligation of broken DNA ends without needing a template.
The process of _______________ involves direct ligation of broken DNA ends without needing a template.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
What is the first level of DNA packaging?
What is the first level of DNA packaging?
Euchromatin is highly condensed and found in areas with low gene expression.
Euchromatin is highly condensed and found in areas with low gene expression.
What role do acetyl groups play in histone acetylation?
What role do acetyl groups play in histone acetylation?
The structures formed by the coiling of nucleosomes are called __________.
The structures formed by the coiling of nucleosomes are called __________.
Match the following types of chromatin with their characteristics:
Match the following types of chromatin with their characteristics:
What effect does the addition of acetyl groups to histones have on gene expression?
What effect does the addition of acetyl groups to histones have on gene expression?
Histones are responsible for packaging DNA into a compact form.
Histones are responsible for packaging DNA into a compact form.
What determines whether DNA remains compact or opens up?
What determines whether DNA remains compact or opens up?
The diameter of the nucleus is approximately __________ microns.
The diameter of the nucleus is approximately __________ microns.
Which of the following is characterized as being highly condensed?
Which of the following is characterized as being highly condensed?
Which sugar is found in RNA?
Which sugar is found in RNA?
RNA contains thymine as one of its bases.
RNA contains thymine as one of its bases.
What is the primary function of mRNA?
What is the primary function of mRNA?
In DNA replication, the enzyme responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix is called ___.
In DNA replication, the enzyme responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix is called ___.
Match the type of RNA with its function:
Match the type of RNA with its function:
Which of the following accurately represents a base pairing in RNA?
Which of the following accurately represents a base pairing in RNA?
The leading strand in DNA replication is synthesized in short segments.
The leading strand in DNA replication is synthesized in short segments.
What are the three stages of DNA replication?
What are the three stages of DNA replication?
The strand of DNA that is synthesized in short segments is called the ___.
The strand of DNA that is synthesized in short segments is called the ___.
Match the components of DNA replication to their functions:
Match the components of DNA replication to their functions:
What is the primary function of helicase during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of helicase during DNA replication?
The leading strand is synthesized in the opposite direction to the lagging strand.
The leading strand is synthesized in the opposite direction to the lagging strand.
Name one enzyme involved in synthesizing the leading strand.
Name one enzyme involved in synthesizing the leading strand.
During DNA replication, the ____ strand is synthesized continuously.
During DNA replication, the ____ strand is synthesized continuously.
What is the role of topoisomerase in DNA replication?
What is the role of topoisomerase in DNA replication?
The lagging strand is synthesized in a continuous manner.
The lagging strand is synthesized in a continuous manner.
What are the two replication forks involved in DNA replication?
What are the two replication forks involved in DNA replication?
The lagging strand is synthesized in short, discontinuous ____.
The lagging strand is synthesized in short, discontinuous ____.
Match the following enzymes with their primary functions:
Match the following enzymes with their primary functions:
Which of the following statements about DNA replication is correct?
Which of the following statements about DNA replication is correct?
Study Notes
Chromosomal Translocations
- A mutation where a segment of a chromosome detaches and reattaches to another chromosome.
Spontaneous Mutations
- Mutations occurring naturally, often due to errors during DNA replication or repair.
- Depurination: Loss of a purine base (adenine or guanine) from DNA.
- Deamination: Removal of an amino group from a cytosine base, producing uracil.
Induced Mutations
- Caused by external agents, altering DNA sequences:
- Chemicals: Various chemicals can trigger mutations.
- Ultraviolet (UV) Light: Induces the formation of pyrimidine dimers.
- X-rays: Can create double-strand breaks in DNA.
Trinucleotide Expansions
- A specific type of mutation where a sequence of three nucleotides is repeatedly expanded, potentially leading to abnormal protein function.
- Example: Huntington's Disease
- Normal repeat of CAG is 28 or fewer, pathological occurs with 40 or more repeats.
DNA Packaging
- DNA must be condensed to fit into the cell nucleus, which is significantly smaller than the total length of DNA (approximately 2 meters).
- Levels of DNA Packaging:
- Histones: Proteins that form nucleosomes, the basic unit of DNA packing.
- Nucleosomes: DNA wrapped around histones.
- Solenoids: Further coiling of nucleosomes.
Control of DNA Packaging
- Histone Acetylation:
- Adding acetyl groups to histone lysines reduces positive charge, allowing genes to be expressed.
- Without acetyl groups, DNA remains compact and gene expression is restricted.
Chromatin Structure
- Heterochromatin: Highly condensed, located at telomeres and centromeres; serves structural roles.
- Euchromatin: Less condensed, found in gene-rich areas with active transcription.
RNA Structure
- RNA (ribonucleic acid) plays a vital role in gene expression and has notable differences from DNA:
- Contains ribose sugar with a hydroxyl group at the 2' carbon.
- Uses uracil in place of thymine.
- Possesses a negatively charged phosphodiester backbone.
Types of RNA
- mRNA: Transmits genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- tRNA: Brings amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.
- rRNA: Forms a significant component of ribosomes, crucial for protein synthesis.
DNA Replication
- Occurs in three stages:
- Initiation: Begins at specific DNA sequences, involves the Origin of Replication Complex (ORC) and MCM (Mini-Chromosome Maintenance) for unwinding.
- Elongation: Involves helicase unwinding the DNA, and DNA polymerases synthesizing new strands (leading continuously, lagging in fragments).
- Termination: Involves the replication fork where DNA is actively copied.
Enzymes in DNA Replication
- Helicase: Unwinds the DNA double helix.
- DNA Polymerase: Synthesizes new DNA strands (epsilon for leading, alpha and delta for lagging).
- Topoisomerase: Relieves torsional stress by cutting and unwinding DNA during replication.
DNA Repair Mechanisms
- Mismatch Repair: Vital for maintaining genomic integrity, mutations in MSH2 and MLH1 are linked to Lynch syndrome, increasing cancer risk.
- Double-Strand Break Repair:
- Non-Homologous End Joining (NHEJ): Quick repair that doesn’t require a template, can introduce mutations.
- Homologous Recombination (HR): Accurate repair using a homologous template, considered error-free.
Role of ATM Gene
- Critical for initiating repair processes for double-strand breaks via both NHEJ and HR.
- Ataxia Telangiectasia: Genetic disorder from ATM mutations, leading to increased mutation accumulation and cancer risk.
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Explore the fascinating world of chromosomal translocations and spontaneous mutations in this quiz. Learn about the processes that lead to changes in DNA, such as depurination and deamination, and understand their implications. Test your knowledge on these fundamental genetic concepts.
