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What type of bonds hold the structure of DNA together?
What type of bonds hold the structure of DNA together?
Which nitrogen bases are purines?
Which nitrogen bases are purines?
According to Chargaff's Rule, how do the amounts of adenine and thymine relate?
According to Chargaff's Rule, how do the amounts of adenine and thymine relate?
What is the role of histones in DNA structure?
What is the role of histones in DNA structure?
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How many hydrogen bonds form between adenine and thymine?
How many hydrogen bonds form between adenine and thymine?
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What does the tetranucleotide hypothesis propose about DNA?
What does the tetranucleotide hypothesis propose about DNA?
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What structure is formed when DNA wraps around histones?
What structure is formed when DNA wraps around histones?
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding RNA and DNA?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding RNA and DNA?
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What role does Reverse Transcriptase play in DNA technology?
What role does Reverse Transcriptase play in DNA technology?
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Which enzyme is crucial for splicing genes into the receiver DNA?
Which enzyme is crucial for splicing genes into the receiver DNA?
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Which process is NOT involved in DNA fingerprinting?
Which process is NOT involved in DNA fingerprinting?
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What is the purpose of Gel Electrophoresis in molecular genetics?
What is the purpose of Gel Electrophoresis in molecular genetics?
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What do the 'sticky ends' created by restriction enzymes allow for in genetic engineering?
What do the 'sticky ends' created by restriction enzymes allow for in genetic engineering?
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What is the effect of mutations in gametic cells on the resulting organism?
What is the effect of mutations in gametic cells on the resulting organism?
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Which type of mutation causes a premature stop codon in protein synthesis?
Which type of mutation causes a premature stop codon in protein synthesis?
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What is the primary purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
What is the primary purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
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How does a frameshift mutation affect protein coding?
How does a frameshift mutation affect protein coding?
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Which function do restriction endonucleases perform in molecular genetics?
Which function do restriction endonucleases perform in molecular genetics?
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What is a result of a point mutation?
What is a result of a point mutation?
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What occurs during the anneal step of PCR?
What occurs during the anneal step of PCR?
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Which type of mutation typically results in a nonfunctional protein due to a change in a single nucleotide?
Which type of mutation typically results in a nonfunctional protein due to a change in a single nucleotide?
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What is the role of tRNA in the process of translation?
What is the role of tRNA in the process of translation?
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Which of the following correctly describes the process of elongation in translation?
Which of the following correctly describes the process of elongation in translation?
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What initiates the process of translation?
What initiates the process of translation?
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What type of mutation occurs due to internal errors in the DNA replication process?
What type of mutation occurs due to internal errors in the DNA replication process?
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What is the function of the ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in the ribosome?
What is the function of the ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in the ribosome?
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What does a stop codon signal during translation?
What does a stop codon signal during translation?
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Which of the following is true about codon code?
Which of the following is true about codon code?
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Which of the following types of mutations are beneficial?
Which of the following types of mutations are beneficial?
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Which enzyme is responsible for creating RNA primers during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for creating RNA primers during DNA replication?
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What is the direction of synthesis for new nucleotides during DNA replication?
What is the direction of synthesis for new nucleotides during DNA replication?
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What role does DNA Ligase play in DNA replication?
What role does DNA Ligase play in DNA replication?
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What is the first step of Transcription in protein synthesis?
What is the first step of Transcription in protein synthesis?
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According to the 1 Gene: 1 Polypeptide Theory, how many proteins can a single gene code for?
According to the 1 Gene: 1 Polypeptide Theory, how many proteins can a single gene code for?
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In the context of Transcription, what is the significance of the triplet TAC in DNA?
In the context of Transcription, what is the significance of the triplet TAC in DNA?
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Which strand of DNA serves as the template for RNA Polymerase during transcription?
Which strand of DNA serves as the template for RNA Polymerase during transcription?
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What are the segments produced on the Lagging Strand during DNA replication called?
What are the segments produced on the Lagging Strand during DNA replication called?
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Study Notes
Nucleic Acids Structure
- Pyrimidines: Single-ring nitrogen bases include Cytosine and Thymine.
- Purines: Double-ring nitrogen bases include Adenine and Guanine.
- DNA structure is maintained by covalent phosphodiester bonds that are stable and should remain intact.
- Nitrogen bases connect via hydrogen bonds, which are weaker and can be broken to enable DNA reading.
Base Pairing and Chargaff’s Rule
- Base Pairing Rule:
- Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) through 2 hydrogen bonds.
- Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C) through 3 hydrogen bonds.
- Chargaff’s Rule establishes relationships among nucleotide amounts: A = T and G = C.
- Tetranucleotide Hypothesis suggests an equal quantity of all four nitrogenous bases is present.
DNA Structure and Packing
- DNA is organized into chromosomes during cell division, aided by proteins called histones.
- Histones facilitate supercoiling, forming nucleosomes that consist of DNA wrapped around a core of eight histones.
- Linking histones function as glue to bind nucleosomes together.
Types of Nucleic Acids
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA): Double-stranded helical structure.
- Ribonucleic Acid (RNA): Single-stranded structure composed of nucleotides.
DNA Replication Process
- Begins at a replication origin, where helicase unwinds DNA strands.
- DNA Primase creates RNA primers, crucial for the initiation of synthesis by DNA Polymerase.
- Two strands are produced:
- Leading Strand: Continuously synthesized from 5’ to 3’.
- Lagging Strand: Synthesized in segments (Okazaki fragments) away from helicase, which are later joined by DNA Ligase.
Protein Synthesis
- Consists of two main stages: Transcription and Translation.
- Transcription transforms DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA) within the nucleus, utilizing RNA Polymerase.
- Translation occurs in cytoplasm/rough ER, where mRNA interacts with tRNA and ribosomes to form polypeptides.
- Ribosomes, made from rRNA, create a polypeptide chain by reading mRNA codons.
Mutation and Genetic Variation
- DNA mutations alter genetic codes, providing the basis for evolution and genetic diversity.
- Sources of mutations include spontaneous errors and external factors such as radiation and chemicals.
- Mutations can be beneficial, neutral, or detrimental, affecting protein function.
DNA Technologies
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Amplifies DNA, involving three main stages: denaturation, annealing, and extension.
- Restriction Endonucleases: Enzymes act like genetic scissors, cutting DNA at specific sequences and creating sticky ends for genetic splicing.
- Recombinant DNA Technology: Involves combining DNA from different species, utilizing restriction enzymes and DNA ligase.
- DNA Fingerprinting: Used in forensic analysis, identifies unique, non-coding sequences in individuals through PCR, restriction enzyme cutting, and gel electrophoresis.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of nitrogen bases in DNA, including pyrimidines and purines. It dives into their structures, bonding mechanisms, and the base pairing rules essential for understanding DNA functionality. Suitable for students studying molecular biology or genetics.