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Which of the following is relevant for ribosomal attachment of specific sequence in bacteria?

  • CAAT box
  • Shine Dalgarno sequence (correct)
  • Enhancer sequence
  • TATA box

Which of the following describes the A form of DNA structures?

  • Left-handed helix with 10 base pairs per turn
  • Right-handed helix with 10 base pairs per turn
  • Left-handed helix with 12 base pairs per turn
  • Right-handed helix with 11 base pairs per turn (correct)

DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV are the targets of anti-bacterial drugs. What are type I and II topoisomerases the target of in humans?

  • Antibiotic agents
  • Anti-tumor agents (correct)
  • Antifungal agents
  • Antiviral agents

A nucleosome core plus H1 is known as a:

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What protects the ends of linear chromosomal DNA from degradation and gradual shortening?

<p>Telomeres (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main target of type I and II topoisomerases in humans?

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A nucleosome core plus H1 is known as a:

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What protects the ends of the linear chromosomal DNA from degradation and gradual shortening?

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Which of these structures is the smallest unit of chromatin organization?

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Which enzyme is involved in cutting DNA during processes such as DNA repair?

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Study Notes

Ribosomal Attachment in Bacteria

  • The Shine Dalgarno sequence is relevant for ribosomal attachment of specific sequence in bacteria.

DNA Structure

  • A form of DNA has specific characteristics, including all of the above features.

Targets of Anti-Bacterial Drugs

  • DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV are targets of anti-bacterial drugs in bacteria.

Targets of Anti-Tumor Agents

  • Type I and II topoisomerase are targets of anti-tumor agents in humans.

Nucleosome Structure

  • A chromatosome is a nucleosome core plus H1.

Telomeres

  • Telomeres protect the ends of linear chromosomal DNA from degradation and gradual shortening.

Types of Targets

  • Type I and II are targets of anti-tumor agents in humans.

Nucleosome Structure

  • A nucleosome core plus H1 is known as a chromatosome.

Chromosomal DNA Protection

  • The ends of near chromosomal DNA are protected from degradation and gradual shortening by telomeres.
  • Telomeres protect DNA from degradation by endonucleases and exonucleases.

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