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What are the three parts of a nucleotide?

  • Sugar (correct)
  • Deoxyribose (correct)
  • Nitrogen containing base (correct)
  • Phosphate (correct)

    • What kind of sugar is found in a nucleotide?

    Deoxyribose

    Which nucleotide component contains nitrogen?

    Base

    Which four nitrogen bases are shown in model 1?

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

    Which parts of a nucleotide make up the rungs of the ladder?

    <p>Nitrogen base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parts of the nucleotide make up the sides (backbone) of the ladder?

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

    The rungs of the ladder are?

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

    When one nucleotide contains adenine, what type of base is the adenine attached to on the opposite nucleotide strand?

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

    How many hydrogen bonds connect the two bases?

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

    When one nucleotide contains cytosine, what type of base is the cytosine attached to on the opposite nucleotide strand?

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

    How many hydrogen bonds connect the two bases?

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

    How are the bases arranged in the ladder model of DNA?

    <p>Guanine and cytosine are together and thymine and adenine are together. T/A is first, G/C is second and the order continuously switches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the shape of the double helix.

    <p>The helixes are ovals and connect crossing over like figure eights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the replication of DNA in a cell.

    <ol> <li>Hydrogen bonds between nucleotides break, 2. Strands of DNA separate, 3. Free nucleotides are attracted to exposed bases on the loose strands of DNA, 4. Hydrogen bonds between nucleotides form.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of biological model is DNA helicase?

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

    What is the role of DNA helicase in the replication of DNA?

    <p>To break nucleotides apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rule is used to join the free nucleotides to the exposed bases of the DNA?

    <p>Pairs that go together T/A, G/C connect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is DNA replication considered semi-conservative?

    <p>Reusing one half of original DNA to make two strands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does semi-conservative replication help prevent mutations during DNA replication?

    <p>Because one side is original and only one half has to be replicated decreasing the chances of mistakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the base-pair rule?

    <p>Adenine and thymine are always the same and guanine and cytosine are always the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to loose DNA inside of the nucleus?

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

    During what part of the cell cycle is the DNA in the cell's nucleus replicated?

    <p>During S</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During what part of the cell cycle is the DNA in a cell condensed into chromosomes?

    <p>G2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure holds the two sister chromatids together as they prepare for cell division?

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

    How do gene mutations cause disease?

    <p>A change in sequence of nucleotides of the DNA results in an error in the code that synthesizes a polypeptide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Tay-Sachs Disease?

    <p>Nervous system disorder, faulty enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Huntington's Disease?

    <p>Nervous system disorder - mind deteriorates, lose coordination, begins during midlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sickle Cell Anemia?

    <p>Sickle shaped cells have less surface area for carrying oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)?

    <p>Missing enzyme that converts phenylalanine into tyrosine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Parkinson's Disease?

    <p>Nervous system movement disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Albinism?

    <p>Missing an enzyme that makes the pigment melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recombinant DNA?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nucleotide Structure

    • Nucleotides consist of three components: phosphate, deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base.
    • The sugar present in nucleotides is deoxyribose.
    • Each nucleotide's nitrogen-containing component is referred to as a base.
    • Four nitrogen bases identified in DNA are adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine.
    • Nitrogen bases form the rungs of the DNA ladder structure, while phosphate makes up the sides or backbone.
    • The two strands of DNA are arranged in an antiparallel configuration.

    Base Pairing Rules

    • Adenine pairs with thymine across the strands, while guanine pairs with cytosine.
    • The connection consists of two hydrogen bonds between adenine and thymine and three hydrogen bonds between guanine and cytosine.
    • The arrangement of bases in DNA features alternating pairs: adenine/thymine followed by guanine/cytosine.

    DNA Structure and Replication

    • The double helix shape shows a structure resembling interconnected ovals.
    • DNA replication involves breaking hydrogen bonds between nucleotides, separating DNA strands, and attaching free nucleotides to exposed bases.
    • DNA helicase is an enzyme that breaks apart nucleotides during replication.
    • The base-pair rule governs how new nucleotides are added to the strands.

    Semi-Conservative Replication

    • DNA replication is termed semi-conservative as it involves reusing one original strand to create two new strands, minimizing mutation risks.
    • The presence of one original strand during replication lowers the likelihood of errors in the newly synthesized DNA.

    Chromosome and Cell Cycle

    • Loose DNA within the nucleus is known as chromatin.
    • DNA replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle, while DNA condenses into chromosomes during the G2 phase.
    • The structure that holds sister chromatids together in preparation for cell division is called the centromere.

    Genetic Disorders and Mutations

    • Gene mutations, which alter nucleotide sequences, can lead to diseases through errors in polypeptide synthesis.
    • Tay-Sachs Disease is characterized by a faulty enzyme affecting the nervous system.
    • Huntington's Disease leads to gradual deterioration of brain function and coordination starting in midlife.
    • Sickle Cell Anemia results in shape-changed cells with reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
    • Phenylketonuria (PKU) is due to a missing enzyme needed to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine.
    • Parkinson's Disease is a disorder affecting movement and coordination.
    • Albinism arises from an enzymatic deficiency in melanin production.

    Recombinant DNA Technology

    • Recombinant DNA technology allows for the production of proteins not normally synthesized by specific organisms.
    • Bacteria use circular DNA called plasmids in recombinant procedures.
    • Restriction enzymes cut desired DNA sections for incorporation into plasmids, facilitated by DNA ligase.
    • Bacteria containing recombined plasmids can produce targeted enzymes or hormones.

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