18 Questions
What is a chromosome?
A DNA-histone protein thread associated with RNA in the cell nucleus
Which molecule is the result of DNA transcription?
RNA
What is the unit structure of nucleic acid?
Nucleotide
Which molecule consists of ten or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds?
Protein
What is the total genetic information carried by a single set of chromosomes in a haploid nucleus called?
Genome
What is the double-stranded form of genetic material in organisms?
DNA/RNA
Who first described mitosis in animals?
Mayzel
In what year did Watson and Crick propose the double helix as the structure of DNA?
1961
Who provided evidence that DNA is the genetic material?
Avery
Who invented the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
Mullis and colleagues
Which scientists developed DNA cloning techniques in 1972-73?
Boyer, Cohen, and Berg
Who figured out the genetic code in 1966?
Nirenberg, Ochoa, and Khorana
What is the main focus of Molecular Genetics?
Studying the molecular basis of biological processes at the gene level
Which area of Genetics focuses on the transmission of genes and chromosomes in individuals?
Classical Genetics
What is the emphasis of Population Genetics?
Analyzing heredity in groups of individuals for traits influenced by many genes
What are the main areas covered in Quantitative Genetics?
Heredity in groups for traits determined by many genes simultaneously
Which discipline of Genetics focuses on the development and functioning of the adult organism?
Molecular Genetics
What distinguishes Molecular Biology from Molecular Genetics?
Molecular Biology studies gene expression while Molecular Genetics focuses on gene structure
Test your knowledge on the basics of molecular genetics, including the study of heredity, gene structure, function, and regulation. Explore the transmission of genetic differences between generations and how genes contribute to the development and functioning of organisms.
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