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What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
Which part of the gene is responsible for regulating gene activation?
Which part of the gene is responsible for regulating gene activation?
What is the primary difference between genotype and phenotype?
What is the primary difference between genotype and phenotype?
In which organisms is the genetic material located in the cytoplasm?
In which organisms is the genetic material located in the cytoplasm?
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What is a dominant trait?
What is a dominant trait?
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Gregor Mendel is known for concluding that genes come in pairs called what?
Gregor Mendel is known for concluding that genes come in pairs called what?
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What characterizes introns within a gene?
What characterizes introns within a gene?
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What is the role of the enhancer region in a gene?
What is the role of the enhancer region in a gene?
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How are chromosomes structured in eukaryotic cells?
How are chromosomes structured in eukaryotic cells?
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Which term describes the observable traits of an organism?
Which term describes the observable traits of an organism?
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Study Notes
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
- DNA is a long chain composed of nucleotides, essential for genetic information storage and transmission.
- Each nucleotide consists of three components: a phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.
Genes and their Function
- Genes are segments of DNA that determine heredity and influence traits.
- Genes control the expression of traits through the information they encode.
Structure of a Gene
- Exons are the coding regions of a gene, directly responsible for producing proteins.
- Introns are non-coding regions, often removed during RNA processing.
- Promoter regions are regulatory sequences that control gene activation.
- Enhancer regions boost the activity of promoter regions, facilitating gene expression.
Genotype and Phenotype
- Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, influencing its traits.
- Phenotype is the observable physical expression of traits, shaped by genotype and environmental factors.
Location of the Genes
- In prokaryotes, genetic material is found free-floating in the cytoplasm.
- In eukaryotes, genetic material is enclosed within the nucleus, providing compartmentalization and regulation.
Organizational Structure in Genetic Materials
- Chromosomes are structures made of coiled DNA associated with proteins (histones), which facilitate DNA packaging.
- Genes are the fundamental units of inheritance, located on chromosomes.
Proponent of Genetics
- Gregor Mendel established foundational concepts of heredity through his studies on pea plants, introducing the idea of alleles as gene variants.
Law of Dominance
- Dominant traits are expressed when a dominant allele is present, overshadowing recessive alleles.
- Recessive traits manifest only when two recessive alleles are present in a homozygous state.
- Homozygous genotypes (e.g., TT or tt) can express either dominant or recessive traits, whereas heterozygous genotypes (Tt) always express the dominant trait.
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Explore the fascinating world of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and genetics. This quiz covers the structure of DNA, the role of genes in heredity, and the distinction between exons and introns. Test your knowledge on how traits are expressed through genetic information.
