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What is the role of DNA ligase in the DNA replication process?
What is the role of DNA ligase in the DNA replication process?
- Proofreads the replicated DNA
- Joins small fragments of DNA to form a continuous chain (correct)
- Removes damaged DNA segments
- Separates DNA strands to allow replication
Which of the following accurately describes the genetic code redundancy?
Which of the following accurately describes the genetic code redundancy?
- Different amino acids are coded by identical codons
- There are multiple codons coding for the same amino acid (correct)
- Each amino acid is coded by only one codon
- Codons only code for proteins
What is the main difference between RNA and DNA?
What is the main difference between RNA and DNA?
- RNA is double-stranded while DNA is single-stranded
- RNA has uracil instead of thymine and DNA uses uracil (correct)
- DNA has 20 types of nucleotides while RNA has 4
- RNA does not contain any genetic information
During transcription, what is the role of RNA polymerase in the elongation phase?
During transcription, what is the role of RNA polymerase in the elongation phase?
How do frameshift mutations differ from point mutations?
How do frameshift mutations differ from point mutations?
What is the function of tRNA during translation?
What is the function of tRNA during translation?
Which process results in the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template?
Which process results in the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template?
How can a missense mutation differ from a nonsense mutation?
How can a missense mutation differ from a nonsense mutation?
Which agent is known to increase the frequency of mutations by altering DNA bases?
Which agent is known to increase the frequency of mutations by altering DNA bases?
What is the main method through which gene expression is controlled?
What is the main method through which gene expression is controlled?
What is the primary function of the inner membrane in the nucleus?
What is the primary function of the inner membrane in the nucleus?
What is the main function of histone proteins in chromosomes?
What is the main function of histone proteins in chromosomes?
What is the name of the enzyme responsible for adding nucleotides to the new DNA strand during DNA replication?
What is the name of the enzyme responsible for adding nucleotides to the new DNA strand during DNA replication?
What is the name of the small, dense structure within the nucleus that holds RNA, DNA, and DNA-binding proteins?
What is the name of the small, dense structure within the nucleus that holds RNA, DNA, and DNA-binding proteins?
What is the term for the process of DNA wrapping around histone proteins to form a 'beads on a string' appearance?
What is the term for the process of DNA wrapping around histone proteins to form a 'beads on a string' appearance?
What is the number of chromosome pairs in a human cell?
What is the number of chromosome pairs in a human cell?
Which genetic condition is characterized by food-seeking behaviors after infancy and rapid weight gain between 1 and 6 years of age?
Which genetic condition is characterized by food-seeking behaviors after infancy and rapid weight gain between 1 and 6 years of age?
What is a common symptom of Angelman Syndrome?
What is a common symptom of Angelman Syndrome?
Which genetic condition is characterized by having an unstable CGG repeat on the long arm of the X chromosome?
Which genetic condition is characterized by having an unstable CGG repeat on the long arm of the X chromosome?
What is a common feature of Genetic Anticipation Disorders?
What is a common feature of Genetic Anticipation Disorders?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Fragile X Syndrome?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Fragile X Syndrome?
Why is the paternal gene in the Prader-Willi critical region unable to function?
Why is the paternal gene in the Prader-Willi critical region unable to function?
What causes genetic variability during meiosis?
What causes genetic variability during meiosis?
Which disorder is characterized by the presence of two copies of a given chromosome in some gametes?
Which disorder is characterized by the presence of two copies of a given chromosome in some gametes?
In which mode of inheritance are two recessive alleles required to show the disease?
In which mode of inheritance are two recessive alleles required to show the disease?
What is the key feature associated with Turner syndrome?
What is the key feature associated with Turner syndrome?
Which genetic event increases genetic variability?
Which genetic event increases genetic variability?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA synthesis occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA synthesis occur?
Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes in the middle of the spindle?
Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes in the middle of the spindle?
What is the most common cause of Down syndrome?
What is the most common cause of Down syndrome?
What is true about haploid cells?
What is true about haploid cells?
Which law of inheritance states that each reproductive cell carries only one homologous gene?
Which law of inheritance states that each reproductive cell carries only one homologous gene?
What is a common feature in autosomal dominant disorders?
What is a common feature in autosomal dominant disorders?
Which proteins interact with cell receptors to activate intracellular signaling pathways?
Which proteins interact with cell receptors to activate intracellular signaling pathways?
Which phenomenon results in the hereditary transmission of one gene having no effect on another gene?
Which phenomenon results in the hereditary transmission of one gene having no effect on another gene?
What is the purpose of survival factors in cell growth control?
What is the purpose of survival factors in cell growth control?
Which type of cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes?
Which type of cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes?
What term describes the production of new combinations of genes due to crossing over?
What term describes the production of new combinations of genes due to crossing over?
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
What is the process that yields 4 haploid cells (gametes)?
What is the process that yields 4 haploid cells (gametes)?
Which event occurs during prophase of mitosis?
Which event occurs during prophase of mitosis?
When does Meiosis II resume in the process of oogenesis?
When does Meiosis II resume in the process of oogenesis?
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