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What is the primary function of ribozymes in RNA?
What is the primary function of ribozymes in RNA?
- To store genetic information
- To transport amino acids
- To catalyze chemical reactions (correct)
- To replicate DNA
Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of DNA?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of DNA?
- DNA contains ribose sugar in its backbone.
- DNA base pairs A-U and C-G.
- DNA is made up of a single strand of nucleotides.
- DNA consists of two anti-parallel strands coiled around histones. (correct)
In Meselson and Stahl's experiment, what was the purpose of using heavy nitrogen (15N)?
In Meselson and Stahl's experiment, what was the purpose of using heavy nitrogen (15N)?
- To create a density gradient for separating DNA molecules (correct)
- To facilitate faster DNA replication
- To reduce the activity of bacteria
- To label newly synthesized nucleotides only
What is the key feature of hydrogen bonds in the DNA structure?
What is the key feature of hydrogen bonds in the DNA structure?
Which type of RNA carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?
Which type of RNA carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of helicase during DNA replication?
What is the primary role of helicase during DNA replication?
Which of the following statements about leading and lagging strands is correct?
Which of the following statements about leading and lagging strands is correct?
What is the function of ligase in DNA replication?
What is the function of ligase in DNA replication?
How does DNA polymerase III initiate replication?
How does DNA polymerase III initiate replication?
What typically marks the starting point of DNA replication?
What typically marks the starting point of DNA replication?
Which event occurs during transcription in protein synthesis?
Which event occurs during transcription in protein synthesis?
What is the outcome of a slippage error during DNA replication?
What is the outcome of a slippage error during DNA replication?
Which protein is responsible for cutting out RNA primers during DNA replication?
Which protein is responsible for cutting out RNA primers during DNA replication?
What distinguishes the process of transcription from translation?
What distinguishes the process of transcription from translation?
In the central dogma of molecular biology, what is the correct order of information flow?
In the central dogma of molecular biology, what is the correct order of information flow?
Flashcards
Nucleotide
Nucleotide
The monomer unit of DNA and RNA, composed of a base, a phosphate group, and a sugar.
Complementary Bases
Complementary Bases
Specific pairs of bases (A-T, C-G) that bond together in DNA and RNA, holding the double helix together.
Semi-conservative Replication
Semi-conservative Replication
DNA replication method where each daughter DNA molecule consists of one original strand and one new strand.
DNA Replication - Meselson and Stahl Experiment
DNA Replication - Meselson and Stahl Experiment
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Nucleosome
Nucleosome
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DNA Replication
DNA Replication
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Helicase
Helicase
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Replication Forks
Replication Forks
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Single-strand binding proteins
Single-strand binding proteins
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DNA Polymerase III
DNA Polymerase III
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Okazaki Fragments
Okazaki Fragments
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DNA Polymerase I
DNA Polymerase I
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Ligase
Ligase
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Leading Strand
Leading Strand
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Lagging Strand
Lagging Strand
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