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Was ist die Hauptfunktion der Helicase bei der DNA-Replikation?
Was ist die Hauptfunktion der Helicase bei der DNA-Replikation?
Die Meiose produziert diploide Zellen.
Die Meiose produziert diploide Zellen.
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Nenne eine Funktion von Enzymen.
Nenne eine Funktion von Enzymen.
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Die Ausdrücke diploid und haploid beziehen sich auf die Anzahl der ______ in einer Zelle.
Die Ausdrücke diploid und haploid beziehen sich auf die Anzahl der ______ in einer Zelle.
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Ordne die verschiedenen Phasen der Meiose ihren korrekten Nummern zu:
Ordne die verschiedenen Phasen der Meiose ihren korrekten Nummern zu:
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Was beschreibt das Schlüssel-Schloss-Prinzip in der Enzymaktivität?
Was beschreibt das Schlüssel-Schloss-Prinzip in der Enzymaktivität?
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Die primäre Struktur eines Eiweißes ist die spezifische Anordnung der Aminosäuren.
Die primäre Struktur eines Eiweißes ist die spezifische Anordnung der Aminosäuren.
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Was ist der Zweck der Meiose?
Was ist der Zweck der Meiose?
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Study Notes
DNA Replication
- DNA replication is the process of duplicating DNA, providing genetic material for new cells. It's crucial for mitosis and meiosis.
- Purpose: Maintaining genetic information; essential for growth, repair, and reproduction.
- Stages: Initiation, elongation, and termination.
Replication - Step by Step
- Initiation: Begins at specific sites (origins of replication). Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix.
- Elongation: DNA polymerase builds new strands by adding complementary bases (A-T, G-C). The leading strand is continuous; the lagging strand is synthesized in fragments (Okazaki fragments).
- Termination: Replication ends, strands separate.
Enzymes and Proteins in Replication
- Helicase: Unwinds the DNA double helix.
- Primase: Creates RNA primers for starting points.
- DNA Polymerase: Builds new DNA strands.
- Ligase: Joins Okazaki fragments.
- Topoisomerase: Prevents supercoiling of the DNA.
Additional Notes on Replication
- DNA is oriented 5' to 3'.
- The process occurs in both directions from the origin.
Meiosis
- Meiosis is a cell division process producing four haploid cells from a diploid cell. This is crucial for gamete (egg and sperm) formation.
- Purpose: Reduction of the chromosome set from diploid to haploid; generating genetic diversity through recombination.
Meiosis Phases (Meiosis I and Meiosis II)
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Meiosis I (Reduction Division):
- Prophase I: Chromosomes condense, homologous chromosomes pair up (synapsis), crossing over occurs (exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes).
- Metaphase I: Homologous chromosome pairs line up at the cell's center.
- Anaphase I: Homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles.
- Telophase I: Two daughter cells form, each with half the chromosome number (haploid).
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Meiosis II (Equatorial Division):
- Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II: Similar to mitosis. Sister chromatids separate, resulting in four haploid daughter cells.
Key Terms in Meiosis
- Diploid: Double the number of chromosomes.
- Haploid: Single set of chromosomes.
- Crossing Over: Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I.
- Homologous Chromosomes: Paired chromosomes with similar structure and genes.
Proteins and Enzymes
- Proteins: Building blocks are amino acids; linked by peptide bonds. Protein structure: primary to quaternary (sequence, folding patterns).
- Enzymes: Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed. Characteristics include substrate specificity, and active sites.
- Enzyme Action: Usually involves formation of an enzyme-substrate complex, increasing the rate of a reaction. Factors affecting enzyme activity include temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.
Nucleic Acids (DNA) and the Genetic Code.
- The genetic code is read in three-base-pair sequences (codons). Codes for amino acids.
- Start codon (AUG) and stop codons terminate translation. The table explains the codons and the corresponding amino acids. It reads 5' to 3'. To interpret DNA codons, replace DNA "T"s with "U"s.
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Dieser Quiz behandelt die DNA-Replikation, einen entscheidenden Prozess für die Zellteilung. Es beleuchtet die Phasen der Replikation sowie die beteiligten Enzyme und deren Funktionen. Teste dein Wissen über Initiation, Elongation und Termination der DNA-Replikation.
