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Which enzyme is most likely to be mutated if the joining together of Okazaki fragments is impaired?
Which enzyme is most likely to be mutated if the joining together of Okazaki fragments is impaired?
DNA ligase
Which of the following does cytosine pair with?
Which of the following does cytosine pair with?
- Thymine
- Guanine (correct)
- A pyrimidine
- Adenine
Prokaryotes contain a ________ chromosome, and eukaryotes contain ________ chromosomes.
Prokaryotes contain a ________ chromosome, and eukaryotes contain ________ chromosomes.
- Single-stranded circular; single-stranded linear
- Double-stranded linear; double-stranded circular
- Double-stranded circular; double-stranded linear (correct)
- Single-stranded linear; single-stranded circular
DNA replicates by which of the following models?
DNA replicates by which of the following models?
The initial mechanism for repairing nucleotide errors in DNA is ________.
The initial mechanism for repairing nucleotide errors in DNA is ________.
A promoter is ________.
A promoter is ________.
Portions of eukaryotic mRNA sequence that are removed during RNA processing are ________.
Portions of eukaryotic mRNA sequence that are removed during RNA processing are ________.
The RNA components of ribosomes are synthesized in the ________.
The RNA components of ribosomes are synthesized in the ________.
How long would the peptide be that is translated from this mRNA sequence: 5'-AUGGGCUACCGA-3'?
How long would the peptide be that is translated from this mRNA sequence: 5'-AUGGGCUACCGA-3'?
Control of gene expression in eukaryotic cells occurs at which level(s)?
Control of gene expression in eukaryotic cells occurs at which level(s)?
Post-translational control refers to:
Post-translational control refers to:
Describe the organization of the eukaryotic chromosome.
Describe the organization of the eukaryotic chromosome.
Describe the structure and complementary base pairing of DNA.
Describe the structure and complementary base pairing of DNA.
How do the linear chromosomes in eukaryotes ensure that their ends are replicated completely?
How do the linear chromosomes in eukaryotes ensure that their ends are replicated completely?
Transcribe and translate the following DNA sequence (nontemplate strand): 5'-ATGGCCGGTTATTAAGCA-3'
Transcribe and translate the following DNA sequence (nontemplate strand): 5'-ATGGCCGGTTATTAAGCA-3'
Describe how controlling gene expression will alter the overall protein levels in the cell.
Describe how controlling gene expression will alter the overall protein levels in the cell.
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Study Notes
DNA Replication and Repair Mechanisms
- DNA ligase is crucial for joining Okazaki fragments during DNA replication; a mutation in this enzyme would impair the replication process.
- Cytosine pairs specifically with guanine through hydrogen bonding, maintaining the integrity of the DNA structure.
- Prokaryotic organisms possess a double-stranded circular chromosome, whereas eukaryotic organisms have double-stranded linear chromosomes.
Models of DNA Replication
- The semiconservative model is the accepted method of DNA replication, where each new DNA helix contains one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.
Error Repair and Gene Regulation
- DNA polymerase proofreading serves as the primary mechanism for correcting nucleotide errors during DNA replication.
- A promoter is defined as a specific sequence of DNA nucleotides that initiates transcription of a gene.
RNA Processing and Ribosome Synthesis
- Introns are non-coding segments of eukaryotic mRNA that are removed during RNA processing, while exons are retained and expressed.
- In prokaryotic cells, RNA components of ribosomes are synthesized in the cytoplasm; in eukaryotic cells, they are synthesized in the nucleolus.
Translation and Peptide Formation
- The mRNA sequence 5'-AUGGGCUACCGA-3' translates to a peptide of four amino acids, demonstrating the codon-to-amino acid translation process.
Gene Expression Control
- Gene expression in eukaryotic cells can be controlled at multiple levels: epigenetic, transcriptional, post-transcriptional, translational, and post-translational.
- Post-translational control refers to the regulation of gene expression following the translation of mRNA into protein.
Eukaryotic Chromosome Structure
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are organized as a DNA-protein complex, allowing for compact storage of genetic material within the nucleus.
DNA Structure and Base Pairing
- DNA is structured as a double helix; each strand is complementary, allowing for accurate replication and repair.
Telomere Replication
- Telomerase extends the 3′ ends of linear chromosomes using an RNA template, ensuring that chromosome ends are fully replicated and protected.
Transcription and Translation of DNA
- The transcription of the non-template DNA strand results in a complementary RNA sequence, highlighting the base-pairing rules between DNA and RNA.
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