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What is the process called in which one strain of bacteria is changed by a gene or genes from another strain of bacteria?
What is a bacteriophage?
What is a nucleotide?
Monomer of nucleic acids made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
What is the principle of base pairing?
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What is chromatin?
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What is a histone?
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What is replication?
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What is DNA polymerase?
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What is a gene?
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What is messenger RNA?
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What does ribosomal RNA do?
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What is transfer RNA?
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What is transcription?
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What is RNA polymerase?
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What is a promoter?
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What is an intron?
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What is an exon?
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What is a codon?
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What is translation?
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What is an anticodon?
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What is a mutation?
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What is a point mutation?
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What is a frameshift mutation?
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What is polyploidy?
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What is an operon?
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What is an operator?
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What is differentiation?
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What are Hox genes?
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Both DNA and RNA are polymers of __________.
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The process, called ________________, involves separating ('unzipping') the DNA molecule into two strands, each of which serves as a template to assemble a new, complementary strand.
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During DNA replication, the enzyme ________ unwinds the DNA helix, forming a Y-shaped replication fork.
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During DNA replication, the enzyme helicase unwinds the DNA helix, forming a Y-shaped ___________.
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What does DNA polymerase do?
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In the study of heredity, the terms ______ and _________ are used to represent the genetic information for a particular trait.
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The process that describes how enzymes and other proteins are made from DNA is called __________________.
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What is messenger RNA (mRNA)?
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What is transfer RNA (tRNA)?
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Another portion of the tRNA, specified by a triplet combination of nucleotides, is the __________.
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What are ribosomal RNA molecules?
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What happens during transcription?
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All of the following enzymes are involved in DNA replication EXCEPT:
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What are the end products of translation?
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Which of the following contains a code for a protein?
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Protein synthesis consists of all of the following steps EXCEPT:
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The genetic instructions for forming a polypeptide chain are carried to the ribosome by the:
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Who discovered that the nucleic acid DNA stores and transmits the genetic information from one generation of an organism to the next?
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Who concluded that the genetic material of the bacteriophage was DNA, not protein?
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What was Watson and Crick's model of DNA?
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Who discovered that a factor in heat-killed, disease-causing bacteria can 'transform' harmless bacteria into ones that can cause disease?
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Which of the following are nitrogenous bases?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in DNA and RNA
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Transformation: A process where one bacterial strain is modified by genes from another strain, impacting genetic characteristics.
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Bacteriophage: A type of virus specifically targeting bacteria, used in studies of gene transfer and genetic material.
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Nucleotide Structure: The basic building block of nucleic acids consisting of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
DNA Structure and Function
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Base Pairing: Adenine pairs with thymine, and guanine pairs with cytosine; crucial for DNA replication and integrity.
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Chromatin and Histones: Chromatin is made of DNA wrapped around histones, facilitating structure and regulation within the nucleus.
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DNA Replication: The copying mechanism where DNA strands are separated and new complementary strands are synthesized, involving enzymes like DNA polymerase.
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DNA Polymerase: An enzyme essential for adding nucleotides during DNA replication, ensuring the accurate assembly of new DNA strands.
RNA Variants and Their Roles
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Gene Definition: A DNA segment that encodes for proteins, essential for organism traits.
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Types of RNA:
- Messenger RNA (mRNA): Carries genetic code from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): Makes up the structural and functional components of ribosomes.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA): Delivers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.
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Transcription Process: Involves copying DNA sequences into complementary RNA sequences, occurring in stages: initiation, elongation, and termination.
Genetic Code and Mutations
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Codon: A set of three nucleotides in mRNA that designates a specific amino acid during protein synthesis.
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Translation: The process where mRNA messages are decoded into polypeptide chains, eventually forming functional proteins.
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Mutation Types:
- Point Mutation: Changes in one or a few nucleotides affecting gene expression.
- Frameshift Mutation: Results from the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, altering the reading frame and potentially producing nonfunctional proteins.
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Polyploidy: A condition where cells or organisms have multiple sets of chromosomes, affecting cellular functions and genetics.
Gene Regulation and Differentiation
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Operon: A cluster of genes regulated together, important in prokaryotic gene expression.
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Hox Genes: Control the differentiation of cells in embryonic development, influencing body plan and structure.
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Differentiation: The specialization process where cells acquire distinct structures and functions, crucial for development and organism complexity.
Historical Discoveries in Genetics
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Avery's Experiment: Demonstrated that DNA is the hereditary material, carrying genetic information across generations.
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Hershey and Chase Experiment: Proved that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material within bacteriophages.
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Watson and Crick: Proposed the double helix structure of DNA, providing insights into replication and genetic information storage.
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Griffith's Transformation Experiment: Showed that non-virulent bacteria can become virulent when exposed to heat-killed pathogenic strains, introducing the concept of genetic material transfer.
Nitrogenous Bases
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Key Bases:
- Adenine (A)
- Thymine (T)
- Cytosine (C)
- Guanine (G)
These bases are fundamental to the structure and function of DNA and RNA, playing critical roles in genetic information coding and protein synthesis.
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