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What is the role of DNA in determining physical characteristics?
What is the role of DNA in determining physical characteristics?
- DNA determines physical characteristics like height and eye color. (correct)
- DNA only influences behavior.
- DNA does not play any role in physical traits.
- DNA is solely responsible for emotional traits.
Which of the following statements about DNA cloning is true?
Which of the following statements about DNA cloning is true?
- DNA cloning involves implanting a modified egg cell for development. (correct)
- DNA cloning is a method used to enhance the existing DNA of an organism.
- DNA cloning does not require removal of any existing DNA.
- DNA cloning creates a completely different organism.
What is the primary function of gene regulation in cells?
What is the primary function of gene regulation in cells?
- To eliminate unnecessary DNA in the organism.
- To ensure all genes are active in every cell type.
- To produce more DNA than needed for cell function.
- To determine which genes are turned on or off based on cell function. (correct)
Which component is NOT part of a nucleotide in DNA?
Which component is NOT part of a nucleotide in DNA?
What pairs with adenine (A) in DNA?
What pairs with adenine (A) in DNA?
What is the structure of DNA described as?
What is the structure of DNA described as?
Where is DNA primarily located within a cell?
Where is DNA primarily located within a cell?
The term 'sugar-phosphate backbone' refers to which part of DNA?
The term 'sugar-phosphate backbone' refers to which part of DNA?
Flashcards
DNA's role in traits
DNA's role in traits
DNA determines physical characteristics (height, eye color) and susceptibility to diseases, controlling all traits and cellular function.
DNA cloning process
DNA cloning process
Creating an identical copy of an organism by transferring DNA from one cell into an egg cell to be implanted for growth.
DNA in every cell
DNA in every cell
Every cell in an organism contains the complete DNA code.
Gene regulation function
Gene regulation function
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DNA's building blocks
DNA's building blocks
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DNA base pairs
DNA base pairs
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DNA structure
DNA structure
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DNA's location
DNA's location
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Study Notes
DNA Importance
- DNA is a crucial molecule for life, controlling all traits and enabling cellular function.
- DNA is involved in determining physical characteristics like height, eye color, and hair color.
- It also plays a role in susceptibility to certain diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.
DNA Cloning
- DNA cloning is a process used to create an identical copy of an organism.
- The process involves removing the DNA from a reptile egg cell, replacing it with the DNA of the organism to be cloned, and then implanting the egg cell for development.
DNA in Cells
- Every cell in the body contains the entire DNA code, which is the blueprint for the organism.
- This explains why DNA can be extracted from various sources, like hair follicles, skin cells, or blood samples, to identify individuals.
Gene Regulation
- Not all genes are active in every cell.
- Each cell type has specific genes turned on or off based on its function, a process known as gene regulation.
- For instance, skin cells don't produce digestive enzymes, while stomach cells do.
DNA Structure
- DNA is a type of nucleic acid, a biomolecule that also includes carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
- DNA's building block is the nucleotide, which consists of three components:
- Deoxyribose: a sugar
- Phosphate: involved in binding the DNA structure together
- Base: the most important part, as it codes for traits.
- DNA is sometimes referred to as having a sugar-phosphate backbone.
DNA Bases
- There are four bases in DNA: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C).
- Bases form pairs, and the sequence of these pairs determines the organism's traits.
- The pairing rules are:
- A always pairs with T (apples in the tree)
- C always pairs with G (cars in the garage)
DNA Structure
- DNA has two strands, with nucleotides arranged on each side.
- The bases pair in the middle, held together by hydrogen bonds.
- The DNA molecule is twisted into a double-helix shape, with the bases in the center and the sugar-phosphate backbone forming the sides.
Location of DNA
- DNA is found in the nucleus of cells.
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