Genome Size and DNA Structure Quiz
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Genome Size and DNA Structure Quiz

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What is the orientation of the two polynucleotide chains in the DNA double helix?

  • They are coiled in opposite directions.
  • They are antiparallel. (correct)
  • They are parallel.
  • One is inverted.

    • Which pair of nucleotides is correctly matched with its complement?

  • Adenine pairs with Uracil.
  • Thymine pairs with Adenine. (correct)
  • Cytosine pairs with Thymine.
  • Guanine pairs with Cytosine. (correct)

    • Which chemical group is found at the 5' end of a single polynucleotide strand?

  • Hydroxyl group
  • Diester group
  • Purine base
  • Phosphate group (correct)

    • What is the diameter of the DNA double helix?

    <p>20 Angstroms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many base pairs are present in one complete turn of the DNA helix?

    <p>10 bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary conclusion of the Meselson Stahl experiment?

    <p>DNA replication is semiconservative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of replication does DNA synthesis occur bidirectionally?

    <p>Theta replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bases in DNA are classified as purines?

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

    What is the role of the nuclease in rolling circle replication?

    <p>To cut one strand of DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is formed as parental strands separate during replication?

    <p>Replication fork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the replication of linear DNA in eukaryotic chromosomes compare to bacterial DNA replication?

    <p>Occurs from multiple origins of replication bidirectionally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the CsCl solution in the Meselson Stahl experiment?

    <p>To separate DNA by size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes one characteristic of theta replication?

    <p>It involves multiple replication forks moving in opposite directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of dideoxyribose in the dideoxy sequencing method?

    <p>To terminate DNA synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the dideoxy sequencing process, how is the sequence determined?

    <p>By analyzing the fluorescent dye of each band</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color fluorescent dye corresponds to Guanine in the dideoxy sequencing method?

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

    Which step of PCR occurs at a temperature of approximately 72°C?

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

    How many times are the three steps of PCR typically repeated?

    <p>20-30 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of helicase during DNA replication?

    <p>Unwinds DNA at the replication fork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the single-strand binding protein (SSB) play in DNA replication?

    <p>Stabilizes single strands of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is responsible for introducing a double-stranded break ahead of the replication fork?

    <p>Gyrase (topoisomerase II)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does multiple initiation of replication help the process?

    <p>Reduces replication time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate distance between origins of replication in eukaryotic chromosomes?

    <p>40,000 bp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration for chromosomal DNA replication in eukaryotes?

    <p>5 to 10 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of gyrase (topoisomerase II) in DNA replication?

    <p>Relieves stress caused by unwinding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the process of DNA replication timing in eukaryotes?

    <p>It is not simultaneous and takes several hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the C-value represent in relation to genetic material?

    <p>DNA content of the haploid genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which base pairs in DNA are classified as purines?

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

    How are nucleotides in a DNA strand connected?

    <p>By phosphodiester bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The C-value paradox highlights that genome size does not always correlate with what?

    <p>Metabolic and developmental complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of nucleotides?

    <p>Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly used to refer to one complete haploid set of chromosomes?

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

    What structural feature defines a polynucleotide chain in DNA?

    <p>Phosphodiester bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The genetic complement of a cell is known as what?

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

    Study Notes

    Genome size

    • Genome: the complete set of genetic material in an organism
    • C-value: the amount of DNA in a haploid genome
    • C-value Paradox: there is no relationship between genome size and organism complexity
    • Genome size differences are significant across different types of organisms. For example, genome sizes among protozoa differ by 5800-fold, arthropods by 250-fold, fish by 350-fold, algae by 5000-fold, and angiosperms by 1000-fold.

    DNA Structure

    • DNA is a polymer of four deoxyribonucleotides
    • deoxyribose (a five-carbon sugar)
    • phosphoric acid
    • nitrogen-containing bases: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), and Cytosine (C)
    • The nucleotides are joined by phosphodiester bonds to form a polynucleotide chain.
      • Phosphate is attached to the 5' carbon of one sugar and linked to the hydroxyl group attached to the 3' carbon of the next sugar in line.
    • DNA is a right-handed helix with two polynucleotide chains twisted around one another.
    • Adenine pairs with Thymine.
    • Guanine pairs with Cytosine.
    • The strands are antiparallel.
    • The backbone of each strand consists of alternating deoxyribose sugars and phosphate groups
    • DNA molecule diameter: 20 Angstroms
    • Each turn of the helix contains 10 bases and is 34 Angstroms long.

    Replication

    • Types of Replication: Theta, Rolling Circle, and Multiple initiation
    • Theta Replication (bacterial)
      • Can be unidirectional or bidirectional
    • Rolling Circle Replication
      • Common in bacteria and some eukaryotic viruses
    • Multiple Initiation
      • Common in eukaryotic cells
      • Bidirectional.
    • Replication of Chromosomal DNA in Eukaryotes
      • Replication is initiated at many sites along the DNA
      • Origins of replication are about 40,000 bp apart
      • Replication typically takes from 5 to 10 hours.
    • Semiconservative replication: Each new DNA molecule contains one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.
    • Meselson-Stahl Experiment: Experiment that proved semi-conservative replication

    Replication Mechanism

    • 3 proteins help initiate replication:
      • Helicase: unwinds DNA at the replication fork
      • Single-strand binding protein (SSB): stabilizes single strands of DNA at the replication fork
      • Gyrase (topoisomerase II): introduces a double-stranded break ahead of the replication fork to relieve the stress of helix unwinding.
      • DNA polymerase: adds nucleotides to the 3' end of a growing DNA strand.

    Telomerase

    • Enzyme that extends the telomeres at the ends of chromosomes to prevent shortening during replication.

    DNA manipulation

    • Sanger sequencing: DNA synthesis in the presence of small amounts of fluorescently labeled nucleotides that contain the sugar dideoxyribose, which terminates DNA chain elongation
    • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Method used to amplify specific DNA sequences
      • Denaturation: DNA is heated to separate the strands.
      • Reannealing: Primers anneal to the single-stranded DNA template.
      • Elongation: DNA polymerase extends the primers, copying the DNA template.

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    Test your knowledge on genome sizes and the structure of DNA. This quiz covers important concepts, including the C-value paradox and the components of DNA. Understanding these fundamentals is essential for studying genetics and genomics.

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