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Which experiment demonstrated that DNA is the genetic material, utilizing phage and labeled isotopes?
Which experiment demonstrated that DNA is the genetic material, utilizing phage and labeled isotopes?
What is the main idea represented by Chargaff's rule?
What is the main idea represented by Chargaff's rule?
In eukaryotic DNA replication, which process occurs at the replication fork?
In eukaryotic DNA replication, which process occurs at the replication fork?
What is the primary function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
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Which type of RNA is involved in the formation of ribozymes?
Which type of RNA is involved in the formation of ribozymes?
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Study Notes
DNA as Genetic Material
- Griffith's experiment demonstrated transformation, suggesting a transferable genetic material.
- Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty's experiment identified DNA as the transforming principle.
- Hershey and Chase's experiment definitively proved DNA, not protein, is the genetic material.
RNA as Genetic Material
- Fraenkel-Conrat and Singer's experiment showed RNA could serve as genetic material in viruses.
Nucleic Acids: Structure of DNA
- DNA's structure is a double helix.
- Chargaff's rule states that A pairs with T, and G pairs with C in DNA.
- DNA exists in different forms: A, B, and Z.
RNA Types, Structure, and Functions
- mRNA: Carries genetic code from DNA to ribosomes.
- tRNA (clover leaf model): Carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.
- rRNA: Forms the structural and functional core of the ribosome.
- Other RNA types exist (e.g., snRNA, siRNA), each with distinct roles.
Ribozymes
- Ribozymes are RNA molecules with catalytic activity, able to act as enzymes.
DNA Replication: Meselson-Stahl Experiment
- The Meselson-Stahl experiment supported the semi-conservative model of DNA replication.
DNA Replication in Prokaryotes
- Initiation involves specific proteins recognizing and binding to the origin of replication.
- DNA replication is continuous on one strand and discontinuous on the other, creating Okazaki fragments.
- Replication fork is the area where DNA unwinds and separates.
- Termination refers to the point at which the replication process ends.
- DNA polymerase III, DNA polymerase I, and other enzymes are key to DNA replication, each with specific roles in prokaryotes.
- Different types of replication include theta replication and rolling circle replication.
DNA Replication in Eukaryotes
- Eukaryotic DNA replication has similar steps and components, but it is more complex due to the presence of multiple origins and a larger genome.
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This quiz explores the key concepts of DNA and RNA as genetic materials, including pivotal experiments that established DNA's role. It also covers the structure and functions of nucleic acids, along with various RNA types and their roles in protein synthesis. Test your knowledge on these foundational topics in molecular biology!
