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Which best describes a centromere?
Which best describes a centromere?
The part of a chromosome that joins the sister chromatids.
How can the two chromosomes that make up a homologous pair differ?
How can the two chromosomes that make up a homologous pair differ?
They can contain different alleles for the same trait.
Which best describes the function of the part labeled b in a chromosome?
Which best describes the function of the part labeled b in a chromosome?
Codes for a specific trait.
What can be observed on a karyotype but not a pedigree?
What can be observed on a karyotype but not a pedigree?
Which type of chromosomal mutation is responsible for causing Turner syndrome?
Which type of chromosomal mutation is responsible for causing Turner syndrome?
Which term describes the chromosomal abnormality of having three copies of a single chromosome?
Which term describes the chromosomal abnormality of having three copies of a single chromosome?
Which term best describes a missing chromosome?
Which term best describes a missing chromosome?
Which is indicated by the letter a in a chromosome?
Which is indicated by the letter a in a chromosome?
Which flow chart best shows the relationship between the cell structures listed?
Which flow chart best shows the relationship between the cell structures listed?
Which diagram shows a homologous chromosome pair that has homozygous alleles?
Which diagram shows a homologous chromosome pair that has homozygous alleles?
What would trisomy 21 look like in a karyotype?
What would trisomy 21 look like in a karyotype?
Which best matches a type of genetic material with its description?
Which best matches a type of genetic material with its description?
Which correctly organizes these genetic terms from smallest to largest?
Which correctly organizes these genetic terms from smallest to largest?
Which of these is the primary site of protein synthesis?
Which of these is the primary site of protein synthesis?
Which best summarizes the process of protein synthesis?
Which best summarizes the process of protein synthesis?
If a stop codon is like a red traffic light, which is most like a green traffic light during transcription?
If a stop codon is like a red traffic light, which is most like a green traffic light during transcription?
What is the main function of lactase?
What is the main function of lactase?
What can a forensic scientist assume about the number of adenine bases in a DNA sample?
What can a forensic scientist assume about the number of adenine bases in a DNA sample?
How many genes make up the human genome?
How many genes make up the human genome?
What is a purpose for which a pedigree chart might be prepared?
What is a purpose for which a pedigree chart might be prepared?
What was Marshall Nirenberg and Heinrich Matthaei's contribution to our understanding of the genetic code?
What was Marshall Nirenberg and Heinrich Matthaei's contribution to our understanding of the genetic code?
Who first identified DNA?
Who first identified DNA?
Which statement describes the relationship between transcription and translation?
Which statement describes the relationship between transcription and translation?
Which of the following incorrectly matches the term with its location?
Which of the following incorrectly matches the term with its location?
Which are segments of DNA that code for specific traits?
Which are segments of DNA that code for specific traits?
Which is a goal of the Human Genome Project?
Which is a goal of the Human Genome Project?
Which process is part of transcription?
Which process is part of transcription?
What is the process shown in the diagram that includes DNA strand and RNA polymerase?
What is the process shown in the diagram that includes DNA strand and RNA polymerase?
Rosalind Franklin is famous for which contribution to the study of DNA?
Rosalind Franklin is famous for which contribution to the study of DNA?
What was Friedrich Miescher's contribution to the discovery of the genetic code?
What was Friedrich Miescher's contribution to the discovery of the genetic code?
All of the following would be visible on a karyotype except:
All of the following would be visible on a karyotype except:
What is the complementary strand of RNA for the DNA sequence GTTCCAGAG?
What is the complementary strand of RNA for the DNA sequence GTTCCAGAG?
Which process is part of translation but not transcription?
Which process is part of translation but not transcription?
GEF-H1 is best classified as which kind of protein?
GEF-H1 is best classified as which kind of protein?
Study Notes
Chromosomes and Genetic Makeup
- Centromeres connect sister chromatids in a chromosome.
- Homologous chromosomes can differ by having different alleles for the same trait.
- Each chromosome includes sections that code for specific traits.
- Karyotypes reveal chromosomal defects visually, unlike pedigrees which track inheritance.
- Turner syndrome results from aneuploidy, characterized by an incomplete set of sex chromosomes, causing symptoms like short stature and infertility.
Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Trisomy refers to having three copies of a single chromosome.
- Missing chromosomes in karyotypes indicate aneuploidy.
- Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, appears as an extra chromosome 21 in a karyotype.
Genetic Material Organization
- DNA is housed within the nucleus and organized by size: nitrogenous base, nucleotide, codon, gene, DNA molecule, chromosome, nucleus, and cell.
- The primary site of protein synthesis is ribosomes.
- The protein synthesis process begins with DNA unzipping, leading to the formation of proteins.
Protein Synthesis Insights
- A stop codon in transcription acts like a red traffic light, while mRNA functions like a green light.
- Lactase is a digestive protein that regulates cell reactions and aids in sugar breakdown from milk.
Genetic Code and Measurements
- The number of adenine bases in DNA is equal to thymine bases due to complementary base pairing.
- The human genome consists of approximately 20,000-25,000 genes.
- Pedigree charts are used to trace inheritance patterns for specific traits.
Historical Contributions to Genetics
- Marshall Nirenberg and Heinrich Matthaei discovered codons, critical for understanding the genetic code.
- Friedrich Miescher was the first to identify DNA and its components from white blood cells.
- Rosalind Franklin created an X-ray diffraction image revealing DNA's structural helix.
DNA Processes
- Transcription involves synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template, while translation uses mRNA to create proteins.
- Genes, which are segments of DNA encoding traits, are located in chromosomes, not within nucleotides.
Ethical Goals in Genomic Research
- The Human Genome Project aims to understand genomic structures and address ethical implications of research.
Miscellaneous Findings
- During transcription, the appropriate complementary RNA strand for DNA sequence GTTCCAGAG is CAAGGUCUC.
- A process exclusive to translation involves using mRNA to build an amino acid chain.
- GEF-H1, a protein managing immune responses, is classified as an antibody.
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