Genetics and Its Applications

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?

To serve as fuel to make sure our cells function (correct)

To synthesize biomolecules in the presence of sunlight

To preserve DNA sequences of endangered organisms

To facilitate the process of photosynthesis

What is the name of the process by which plants and algae synthesize carbohydrates?

Mitosis

Digestion

Photosynthesis (correct)

Genetics

What is the role of mitochondria in the process of converting glucose to energy?

To synthesize carbohydrates

To preserve DNA sequences

To facilitate the process of digestion

To convert glucose to energy (correct)

What is the connection between genetics and personalized medicine?

Genetics enables personalized medicine based on unique genetic profiles Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential drawback of genetic technology preserving DNA sequences of endangered organisms?

It may not perform its original function Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the four types of biomolecules?

Macromolecules Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name given to nucleic acid?

Nuclein Signup and view all the answers

Where is nucleic acid primarily found in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells respectively?

Nucleus and nucleoid Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the formation of genetics as a field?

Gregor Mendel Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of Friedrich Miescher when he discovered nucleic acid?

Medical researcher Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the film that portrays a dystopian future where biological fates can be controlled through the understanding and manipulation of a biomolecule?

Gattaca Signup and view all the answers

What was Albrecht Kossel awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for?

His contributions to cell chemistry Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Rosalind Franklin's work at King's College?

Improving the X-Ray crystallography unit Signup and view all the answers

What prevented Rosalind Franklin from being recognized for her contribution to the discovery of DNA's structure?

The Nobel committee does not give posthumous prizes Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of understanding the structure of DNA?

It allowed us to understand how DNA works and how to control it Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for assuming that Rosalind Franklin was hired to be their assistant?

Morris Wilkins Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Rosalind Franklin's work on DNA crystallography?

Watson and Wilkins published their structure of DNA without her credit Signup and view all the answers

When did Rosalind Franklin pass away?

1958 Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason why Maurice Wilkins was unhappy about Rosalind Franklin being hired?

She was hired while he was on sabbatical and he was not part of the hiring committee Signup and view all the answers

What did Rosalind Franklin want to do with her x-ray crystallography scan of DNA?

Publish it on her own Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Maurice Wilkins' Nobel Prize?

It was rescinded due to his treatment of Rosalind Franklin Signup and view all the answers

What was Crick and Watson's role in the discovery of DNA structure?

They created models of DNA structure and needed data to validate them Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason why Crick and Watson needed Rosalind Franklin's expertise?

They needed her expertise in x-ray crystallography to validate their model Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason why Wilkins took Franklin's data?

He wanted to publish the data under his own name Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between steroids and traditional lipids?

Steroids have a unique ring structure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cholesterol in cell membranes?

To stabilize the structure of the membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of amphipathic lipids in cell membranes?

They have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. Signup and view all the answers

How do unsaturated fatty acids differ from saturated fatty acids?

Saturated fatty acids have double bonds, while unsaturated fatty acids have single bonds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of excessive consumption of lipids?

It can lead to fat buildup in blood vessels and heart-related diseases. Signup and view all the answers

Why is cholesterol an essential molecule in cell membranes?

Because it helps to stabilize the structure of the membrane. Signup and view all the answers