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What enzyme is responsible for linking nucleotides into new strands of DNA?
What enzyme is responsible for linking nucleotides into new strands of DNA?
- Ligase
- Helicase
- Primase
- Polymerase (correct)
Which of the following statements about mutations is correct?
Which of the following statements about mutations is correct?
- Mutations result from changes in the sequence of DNA nucleotide bases. (correct)
- Mutations occur randomly with no relation to DNA copying errors.
- Mutations only happen during the synthesis of RNA.
- Mutations can be corrected by DNA ligase.
How are Okazaki fragments joined in DNA replication?
How are Okazaki fragments joined in DNA replication?
- By helicase
- By polymerase
- By DNA ligase (correct)
- By ribosomes
In which direction does the leading strand of DNA replication grow?
In which direction does the leading strand of DNA replication grow?
What is a characteristic feature of the lagging strand during DNA replication?
What is a characteristic feature of the lagging strand during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
How many different types of tRNA molecules exist for amino acids?
How many different types of tRNA molecules exist for amino acids?
What structural feature of tRNA allows it to recognize specific codons in mRNA?
What structural feature of tRNA allows it to recognize specific codons in mRNA?
Which two components primarily make up ribosomes?
Which two components primarily make up ribosomes?
What is the correct linkage that bonds amino acids to tRNA?
What is the correct linkage that bonds amino acids to tRNA?
What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?
What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?
How many types of nucleotides are used in the structure of DNA?
How many types of nucleotides are used in the structure of DNA?
What type of RNA is involved in the protein synthesis process?
What type of RNA is involved in the protein synthesis process?
Which nucleotide sugar is found in RNA?
Which nucleotide sugar is found in RNA?
What is the role of cAMP in cellular processes?
What is the role of cAMP in cellular processes?
What determines the diversity of life according to nucleotides?
What determines the diversity of life according to nucleotides?
What occurs during the process of DNA replication?
What occurs during the process of DNA replication?
What type of structure do all nucleotides share?
What type of structure do all nucleotides share?
What is the primary function of RNA polymerase during transcription?
What is the primary function of RNA polymerase during transcription?
Which strand of DNA is copied during transcription?
Which strand of DNA is copied during transcription?
In which direction is the DNA strand copied during transcription?
In which direction is the DNA strand copied during transcription?
What happens when RNA polymerase encounters a stop signal during transcription?
What happens when RNA polymerase encounters a stop signal during transcription?
What is hnRNA in relation to mRNA?
What is hnRNA in relation to mRNA?
What role does deoxyribose play in the formation of nucleic acids?
What role does deoxyribose play in the formation of nucleic acids?
During transcription, which of the following statements is true?
During transcription, which of the following statements is true?
What is the first step in the transcription process?
What is the first step in the transcription process?
What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
Which of the following statements about the information strand of DNA is true?
Which of the following statements about the information strand of DNA is true?
What replaces thymine in RNA during transcription?
What replaces thymine in RNA during transcription?
During transcription, how many base pairs of DNA are typically exposed at a time?
During transcription, how many base pairs of DNA are typically exposed at a time?
What happens to hnRNA after it is formed?
What happens to hnRNA after it is formed?
What is the significance of codons in the translation process?
What is the significance of codons in the translation process?
What distinguishes ribonucleotides from deoxyribonucleotides?
What distinguishes ribonucleotides from deoxyribonucleotides?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication, not transcription?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication, not transcription?
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Study Notes
Genetic Material and DNA Function
- All life on Earth uses nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) as genetic material, encoding information through sequences of nucleotides.
- DNA is responsible for controlling living processes, including cell division and the production of new cells.
- Chromosomes consist of DNA, which contains genes that store genetic information.
Nucleotide Structure
- Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, forming long strands through linkage.
- Key roles of nucleotides include serving as an energy source (ATP) and participating in intracellular signaling (cAMP).
- Despite the diversity of life, DNA's structure relies on only four types of nucleotides, allowing for a vast range of genetic diversity through varying sequences.
DNA Replication
- DNA replicates semi-conservatively, creating two new strands from the original.
- DNA polymerase links new nucleotides and proofreads for errors during replication.
- Mutations can occur due to copying errors, altering sequences of nucleotides.
RNA Molecules
- Composed of ribose sugar, a phosphate group, and nucleotides.
- Different types of RNA include mRNA (transcription product) and tRNA (brings amino acids to ribosomes).
Transfer RNA (tRNA) Structure and Function
- tRNA has an L-shaped tertiary structure; one end binds to an amino acid, and the opposite end binds to mRNA through complementary codon-anticodon pairing.
- 61 distinct tRNAs exist, corresponding to the 61 codons that specify amino acids.
- Each tRNA consists of 70-100 ribonucleotides, linking to amino acids via ester linkages through the 3' hydroxyl group on ribose.
Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
- Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, composed of ribosomal RNA (about 65%) and proteins (about 35%).
- They consist of two subunits (large and small) and translate mRNA into proteins.
Transcription Process
- Transcription synthesizes hnRNA/mRNA from DNA, requiring unwinding of the double helix by RNA polymerase.
- Only one DNA strand serves as the template, copying it from the 3′ to 5′ direction.
- The resulting hnRNA moves out of the nucleus to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
Genetic Code
- The DNA code is organized in triplet codons, each representing a specific amino acid.
- Codons dictate the sequence of amino acids in proteins, influencing their structure and function.
- Transcription concludes when RNA polymerase encounters a stop signal, leading to the release of hnRNA and the reformation of the DNA double helix.
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