Questions and Answers
What are the three parts of a nucleotide?
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?
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Which parts of a nucleotide make up the rungs of the ladder?
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Which parts of the nucleotide make up the sides (backbone) of the ladder?
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The rungs of the ladder are?
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When one nucleotide contains adenine, what type of base is the adenine attached to on the opposite nucleotide strand?
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How many hydrogen bonds connect the two bases?
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When one nucleotide contains cytosine, what type of base is the cytosine attached to on the opposite nucleotide strand?
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How many hydrogen bonds connect the two bases?
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How are the bases arranged in the ladder model of DNA?
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Describe the shape of the double helix.
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Describe the replication of DNA in a cell.
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What type of biological model is DNA helicase?
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What is the role of DNA helicase in the replication of DNA?
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What rule is used to join the free nucleotides to the exposed bases of the DNA?
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Why is DNA replication considered semi-conservative?
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How does semi-conservative replication help prevent mutations during DNA replication?
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What is the base-pair rule?
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What term refers to loose DNA inside of the nucleus?
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During what part of the cell cycle is the DNA in the cell's nucleus replicated?
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During what part of the cell cycle is the DNA in a cell condensed into chromosomes?
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What structure holds the two sister chromatids together as they prepare for cell division?
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How do gene mutations cause disease?
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What is Tay-Sachs Disease?
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What is Huntington's Disease?
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What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
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What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)?
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What is Parkinson's Disease?
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What is Albinism?
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What is recombinant DNA?
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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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