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What defines tandem repeats in the genome?
What defines tandem repeats in the genome?
- Repeats are directly next to each other. (correct)
- Repeats are characterized by their banding patterns.
- Repeats are located far apart from each other.
- Repeats only occur within genes.
Which element is NOT a characteristic used to identify chromosomes in a karyotype?
Which element is NOT a characteristic used to identify chromosomes in a karyotype?
- Size relative to other chromosomes.
- Shape based on centromere position.
- Staining method.
- Gene sequence information. (correct)
In which order are chromosomes categorized based on centromere placement?
In which order are chromosomes categorized based on centromere placement?
- Telocentric, metacentric, acrocentric.
- Telocentric, acrocentric, submetacentric.
- Metacentric, submetacentric, acrocentric. (correct)
- Submetacentric, metacentric, telocentric.
What is the haploid number of chromosomes typically found in humans?
What is the haploid number of chromosomes typically found in humans?
What causes the dark and light banding patterns visible in stained chromosomes?
What causes the dark and light banding patterns visible in stained chromosomes?
Homologous chromosomes can be distinguished by which of the following characteristics?
Homologous chromosomes can be distinguished by which of the following characteristics?
Which feature is characteristic of all chromosomes?
Which feature is characteristic of all chromosomes?
What is the function of telomeres in chromosomes?
What is the function of telomeres in chromosomes?
What is the primary composition of the majority of genomes found in organisms?
What is the primary composition of the majority of genomes found in organisms?
In what way do prokaryotic genomes primarily differ from eukaryotic genomes?
In what way do prokaryotic genomes primarily differ from eukaryotic genomes?
What is the role of noncoding DNA within chromosomes?
What is the role of noncoding DNA within chromosomes?
Which of the following correctly characterizes the eukaryotic genome?
Which of the following correctly characterizes the eukaryotic genome?
What sequence marks the beginning of DNA replication in a genome?
What sequence marks the beginning of DNA replication in a genome?
What is the expected relationship between genome size and the number of genes in prokaryotic organisms?
What is the expected relationship between genome size and the number of genes in prokaryotic organisms?
Which characteristic is least associated with eukaryotic chromosomes?
Which characteristic is least associated with eukaryotic chromosomes?
What is true about the structure of chromosomes during cell division?
What is true about the structure of chromosomes during cell division?
What is the most commonly found secondary structure in DNA?
What is the most commonly found secondary structure in DNA?
What type of helix does A-DNA represent?
What type of helix does A-DNA represent?
What occurs when dsDNA is dehydrated?
What occurs when dsDNA is dehydrated?
What structural feature is essential for the formation of nucleosomes?
What structural feature is essential for the formation of nucleosomes?
What is heterochromatin?
What is heterochromatin?
What is the primary role of topoisomerase in DNA structure?
What is the primary role of topoisomerase in DNA structure?
How does acetylation of histone tails affect chromatin structure?
How does acetylation of histone tails affect chromatin structure?
What is the function of functional repeats in DNA?
What is the function of functional repeats in DNA?
What is the definition of a diploid genome?
What is the definition of a diploid genome?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a nucleotide?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a nucleotide?
What type of sugar is found in RNA?
What type of sugar is found in RNA?
Which base is found in DNA but not in RNA?
Which base is found in DNA but not in RNA?
How many copies of each gene are present in a diploid organism?
How many copies of each gene are present in a diploid organism?
Which of the following statements about SNPs is true?
Which of the following statements about SNPs is true?
What is the typical relationship between haploid (n) and diploid (2n) numbers in species?
What is the typical relationship between haploid (n) and diploid (2n) numbers in species?
What causes chromosomal variation within species?
What causes chromosomal variation within species?
What does Chargaff's rules state about the quantities of nitrogenous bases in DNA?
What does Chargaff's rules state about the quantities of nitrogenous bases in DNA?
What role did X-ray chromatography play in the discovery of DNA's structure?
What role did X-ray chromatography play in the discovery of DNA's structure?
What is the significance of the 5’ and 3’ ends of a DNA strand?
What is the significance of the 5’ and 3’ ends of a DNA strand?
How are hydrogen bonds involved in the pairing of DNA nitrogenous bases?
How are hydrogen bonds involved in the pairing of DNA nitrogenous bases?
What is a characteristic of regions enriched with guanine and cytosine in DNA?
What is a characteristic of regions enriched with guanine and cytosine in DNA?
What defines the primary structure of DNA?
What defines the primary structure of DNA?
What does the term 'antiparallel strands' refer to in DNA structure?
What does the term 'antiparallel strands' refer to in DNA structure?
What is the purpose of phosphodiester bonds in DNA?
What is the purpose of phosphodiester bonds in DNA?
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Study Notes
Homologous Chromosomes and Genomes
- Homologous chromosomes differ at the sequence level due to small variations, known as SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms).
- SNPs can result in alleles, which are different versions of a gene that can affect gene function.
- Diploid genomes contain two haploid sets of chromosomes, with each species exhibiting a typical haploid number (n) and corresponding diploid number (2n).
- Diploid organisms inherit one haploid set from each parent, while haploid sets consist of one chromosome from each homologous pair.
- Chromosomal variations can occur within species, including chromosomal sex differences and disorders like trisomy.
Molecular Properties of the Genome
- Genetic information is stored in nucleic acids, polymers made of nucleotide units.
- Nucleotides consist of three components: a pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA, ribose in RNA), a nitrogenous base (purines: adenine, guanine; pyrimidines: cytosine, thymine in DNA, uracil in RNA), and a phosphate group.
- Phosphate groups impart a negative charge to nucleic acids.
Genome Structure and Cell Cycle
- The genome includes the complete set of species-specific genes, typically found in most cells.
- Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes generally consist of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA).
- Prokaryotic genomes are primarily one circular chromosome, while eukaryotic organisms have multiple linear chromosomes.
- Eukaryotic genomes are generally much larger and contain more non-coding DNA compared to prokaryotic genomes.
Chromosomal Characteristics
- Eukaryotic chromosomes are identified by their characteristics visible in karyotypes, including centromere position, size, and banding patterns.
- Chromosomes are named in descending order of size, with sex chromosomes typically placed last.
- Homologous chromosomes are pairs that are similar in size, shape, and genetic content, with one chromosome inherited from each parent.
DNA Structure and Function
- The double helix of DNA consists of two antiparallel strands with complementary nucleotide pairing (A-T, G-C) held together by hydrogen bonds.
- The structure of DNA is stabilized by the sugar-phosphate backbone and forms major and minor grooves.
- DNA structure can be categorized into three levels:
- Primary: Linear sequence of nucleotides
- Secondary: Formation of helices (B-DNA, A-DNA, Z-DNA)
- Tertiary: Further folding and compacting through supercoiling and nucleosome formation.
Nucleosomes and Chromatin
- In eukaryotes, DNA wraps around histones to form nucleosomes, which are further organized into chromatin.
- Heterochromatin (tightly packed) and euchromatin (loosely packed) represent different compaction levels of chromatin.
- Acetylation of histone tails can influence chromatin structure, promoting a less condensed form allowing for transcriptional activity.
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