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What is the primary role of RNA in cells?
What is the primary role of RNA in cells?
- Replication of DNA
- Synthesis of proteins (correct)
- Transfer of genetic material during cell division
- Storage of genetic information
Which component differentiates RNA from DNA?
Which component differentiates RNA from DNA?
- Presence of cytosine
- Presence of uracil (correct)
- Presence of deoxyribose
- Presence of adenine
What are the two types of nucleic acids found in cells?
What are the two types of nucleic acids found in cells?
- Proteins and Lipids
- Nucleotides and Nucleosides
- mRNA and tRNA
- DNA and RNA (correct)
Which sugar is found in DNA nucleotides?
Which sugar is found in DNA nucleotides?
Which nitrogenous base is only found in RNA?
Which nitrogenous base is only found in RNA?
What does a nucleotide consist of?
What does a nucleotide consist of?
What function does the phosphate group serve in a nucleotide?
What function does the phosphate group serve in a nucleotide?
Which of the following correctly identifies the number of pyrimidine bases commonly found in nucleic acids?
Which of the following correctly identifies the number of pyrimidine bases commonly found in nucleic acids?
What is formed when a phosphate group is added to a nucleoside?
What is formed when a phosphate group is added to a nucleoside?
Which sugar is found in RNA nucleotides?
Which sugar is found in RNA nucleotides?
How are the bases in nucleic acids connected?
How are the bases in nucleic acids connected?
What end of a nucleotide contains a free phosphate group?
What end of a nucleotide contains a free phosphate group?
What type of bond connects the sugar and phosphate in the nucleic acid backbone?
What type of bond connects the sugar and phosphate in the nucleic acid backbone?
According to Chargaff's rules, which pair of bases exhibit equal amounts in DNA?
According to Chargaff's rules, which pair of bases exhibit equal amounts in DNA?
Where does the sequence of bases in nucleic acids get read?
Where does the sequence of bases in nucleic acids get read?
The primary structure of nucleic acids is primarily due to changes in which component?
The primary structure of nucleic acids is primarily due to changes in which component?
What does Chargaff's rule state about the base composition of DNA?
What does Chargaff's rule state about the base composition of DNA?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of DNA?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of DNA?
In the DNA double helix, how are complementary bases paired?
In the DNA double helix, how are complementary bases paired?
What is the orientation of the two polynucleotide strands in a DNA double helix?
What is the orientation of the two polynucleotide strands in a DNA double helix?
Given a DNA segment with the sequence 5’-A-A-G-C-T-A-G-C-T-T-A-C-T-3’, what is the complementary sequence?
Given a DNA segment with the sequence 5’-A-A-G-C-T-A-G-C-T-T-A-C-T-3’, what is the complementary sequence?
What role do hydrogen bonds play in the DNA structure?
What role do hydrogen bonds play in the DNA structure?
Which of the following base pairs is incorrect in the context of DNA structure?
Which of the following base pairs is incorrect in the context of DNA structure?
What is the contribution of complementary bases to the DNA framework?
What is the contribution of complementary bases to the DNA framework?
What is the role of a codon in the process of translation?
What is the role of a codon in the process of translation?
What initiates the translation process on an mRNA strand?
What initiates the translation process on an mRNA strand?
What is not a function of the ribosome during protein synthesis?
What is not a function of the ribosome during protein synthesis?
Which of the following accurately describes an operon?
Which of the following accurately describes an operon?
How does the order of codons impact the resulting protein?
How does the order of codons impact the resulting protein?
What is the purpose of a promoter in gene expression?
What is the purpose of a promoter in gene expression?
Which statement about the genetic code is true?
Which statement about the genetic code is true?
What is the significance of the stop codons in translation?
What is the significance of the stop codons in translation?
What is the primary function of the lac operon?
What is the primary function of the lac operon?
Which element is commonly found in most eukaryotic promoters?
Which element is commonly found in most eukaryotic promoters?
What is a frameshift mutation?
What is a frameshift mutation?
What role do enhancers and silencers play in gene expression?
What role do enhancers and silencers play in gene expression?
What type of mutation involves the exchange of DNA segments between nonhomologous chromosomes?
What type of mutation involves the exchange of DNA segments between nonhomologous chromosomes?
Which of the following statements regarding mutations is true?
Which of the following statements regarding mutations is true?
What is the primary consequence of gene duplication?
What is the primary consequence of gene duplication?
What factors can lead to mutations?
What factors can lead to mutations?
Study Notes
DNA Structure
- Chargaff’s rules state that adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T) and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).
- DNA is composed of two anti-parallel polynucleotide strands running in opposite directions (5’ to 3’ and 3’ to 5’).
- Base composition in DNA indicates that %A = %T and %C = %G; for example, human DNA comprises 30% adenine, 30% thymine, 20% guanine, and 20% cytosine.
Nucleotide Structure
- Each nucleotide has three components: a pentose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
- Ribose is the sugar in RNA, while deoxyribose is present in DNA; the difference lies in the presence of an -OH group at the 2’ carbon in ribose.
- There are five nitrogen bases: adenine (A), guanine (G) as purines, and thymine (T), cytosine (C), and uracil (U) as pyrimidines. Thymine is found only in DNA, uracil only in RNA.
Nucleic Acid Features
- The backbone of nucleic acids consists of alternating sugar and phosphate groups, connected via phosphodiester bonds.
- Base pairs are held together by hydrogen bonds, forming the structure of the DNA double helix.
- The secondary structure of DNA is characterized by the helical arrangement of two complementary strands.
Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis
- Codons, which are sequences of three nucleotides, specify amino acids in protein synthesis; for instance, methionine is the start codon.
- Translation involves ribosomes, which consist of two subunits, and tRNA carries complementary anticodons to deliver amino acids during polypeptide formation.
Gene Regulation
- Gene expression is modulated differently in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; prokaryotes use operons, which contain promoters and operators to turn genes on/off.
- In eukaryotes, various sequences and transcription factors regulate gene expression throughout multiple levels, including enhancers and silencers that influence transcription rates.
RNA Processing
- Eukaryotic mRNA undergoes processing: introns are spliced out, and a 5’ cap and poly-A tail are added for stability and transport.
Mutations
- Mutations represent alterations in DNA sequences, which can affect phenotype; they may involve single genes or entire chromosomes.
- Types of mutations include point mutations, which change a single nucleotide, and frameshift mutations, which insert or delete nucleotides, impacting the reading frame.
- Chromosomal mutations can result from crossing over, gene duplication, and translocation between nonhomologous chromosomes, posing significant effects on genetics.
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This quiz focuses on the fundamental concepts of DNA structure, including Chargaff's rules. It covers the double helix model, the anti-parallel nature of polynucleotides, and the base pairing rules of adenine with thymine and guanine with cytosine. Test your knowledge about the composition and properties of DNA.
