DNA Replication and Replication Forks

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What is the main function of transposons in the human genome?

Repairing damaged DNA

Regulating gene expression

Encoding active genes

Creating or reversing mutations (correct)

Which type of pseudogenes are created by reverse transcription of unspliced precursor mRNAs?

Processed pseudogenes

Active pseudogenes

Functional pseudogenes

Nonprocessed pseudogenes (correct)

What percentage of the repetitive sequences in the human genome are derived from transposons?

85%

25%

65%

45% (correct)

Which type of repetitive sequence consists of variable number tandem repeats?

Satellite DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which class of transposon-mediated transposition involves RNA?

Retrotransposons Signup and view all the answers

What do segmental duplications refer to in the context of the human genome?

Duplicated blocks of DNA sequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of processed pseudogenes?

Lack introns Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the chromosome is responsible for protecting the ends of chromosomes from deterioration?

'telomeres' Signup and view all the answers

'Secondary constrictions' in chromosomes are mainly associated with which structure?

'Centromeres' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of tandem repeats in the human genome?

Variable number tandem repeats Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of transposons in the human genome?

Which type of pseudogenes are created by reverse transcription of unspliced precursor mRNAs?

What percentage of the repetitive sequences in the human genome are derived from transposons?

Which type of repetitive sequence consists of variable number tandem repeats?

Which class of transposon-mediated transposition involves RNA?

What do segmental duplications refer to in the context of the human genome?

What is the main characteristic of processed pseudogenes?

Which region of the chromosome is responsible for protecting the ends of chromosomes from deterioration?

'Secondary constrictions' in chromosomes are mainly associated with which structure?

What is the primary feature of tandem repeats in the human genome?

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