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What is the primary difference between a genome and a chromosome?

  • A chromosome is the complete set of DNA in an organism, while a genome is a single unit of DNA.
  • A genome is the complete set of RNA in an organism, while a chromosome is a single unit of RNA.
  • A chromosome is the complete set of RNA in an organism, while a genome is a single unit of RNA.
  • A genome is the complete set of DNA in an organism, while a chromosome is a single unit of DNA. (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a gene structure?

  • Exon
  • Promoter
  • Terminator (correct)
  • Intron

    • What is the primary difference between the PDB and Alphafold protein structure formats?

  • PDB contains 2D structural data, while Alphafold contains 3D structural data. (correct)
  • Alphafold contains 3D structural data, while PDB is a sequence-only format.
  • PDB contains 3D structural data, while Alphafold is a sequence-only format.
  • Alphafold contains 2D structural data, while PDB contains 3D structural data.

    • Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a protein structure?

    <p>Promoter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a gene promoter?

    <p>To initiate transcription of the gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a protein monomer and a protein subunit?

    <p>A monomer is a single protein molecule, while a subunit is a single domain within a larger protein complex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a gene promoter?

    <p>Signals the starting point of a gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do RNA and DNA differ?

    <p>RNA uses thymine (T) as a base, while DNA uses uracil (U)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a genome and a chromosome?

    <p>A genome is a single organized structure made of DNA and proteins, while a chromosome contains the entire set of genetic instructions in an organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a gene terminator?

    <p>Signals the end of a gene during transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a protein's active site be described?

    <p>Area where substrate binds for a chemical reaction to occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes a gene in terms of its function?

    <p>A segment of DNA that contains instructions for building a specific protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes regarding gene structure?

    <p>Eukaryotic genomes contain introns, while prokaryotic genomes lack introns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the relationship between upstream and downstream regions in a genome?

    <p>The upstream region is located before the gene, and the downstream region is located after the gene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the quaternary structure of a protein?

    <p>The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains or subunits into a functional protein complex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about protein subunits is correct?

    <p>Protein subunits are individual components that make up a functional protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why the structure of a protein is important?

    <p>It determines the protein's role and function within the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between chromosomes and genomes?

    <p>A chromosome is a single, continuous DNA molecule, while a genome is the complete set of chromosomes in an organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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