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What is the length of the gene coding for the polypeptide chain of PAH in nucleotide pairs?
What is the length of the gene coding for the polypeptide chain of PAH in nucleotide pairs?
- 135,600 nucleotide pairs
- 1,356 nucleotide pairs
- 45,200 nucleotide pairs
- 90,000 nucleotide pairs (correct)
Which part of the gene is primarily responsible for coding amino acids?
Which part of the gene is primarily responsible for coding amino acids?
- Coding regions (correct)
- Promoter regions
- Noncoding sequences
- Regulatory elements
How many nucleotide bases are used to code for the 20 different amino acids?
How many nucleotide bases are used to code for the 20 different amino acids?
- 4 bases (correct)
- 3 bases
- 2 bases
- 5 bases
What does the base sequence ATG specify?
What does the base sequence ATG specify?
Which statement about the genetic code is true?
Which statement about the genetic code is true?
In DNA, which strand is primarily used for coding a protein's genetic information?
In DNA, which strand is primarily used for coding a protein's genetic information?
What is the main role of noncoding sequences in a gene?
What is the main role of noncoding sequences in a gene?
Which combination represents one of the possible three-base codes?
Which combination represents one of the possible three-base codes?
What is the primary function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?
Which of the following sequences represents the indirect route of information transfer in molecular genetics?
Which of the following sequences represents the indirect route of information transfer in molecular genetics?
What role does tRNA play in the translation process?
What role does tRNA play in the translation process?
Which amino acid is encoded by the DNA triplet sequence CTT?
Which amino acid is encoded by the DNA triplet sequence CTT?
What happens during the process of transcription?
What happens during the process of transcription?
Which message is conveyed by the central dogma of molecular genetics?
Which message is conveyed by the central dogma of molecular genetics?
What is the significance of the genetic code in relation to amino acids?
What is the significance of the genetic code in relation to amino acids?
How do mutations in DNA affect protein synthesis?
How do mutations in DNA affect protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of DNA in cells?
What is the primary function of DNA in cells?
Which component of the genetic code is responsible for specifying the amino acid sequence of proteins?
Which component of the genetic code is responsible for specifying the amino acid sequence of proteins?
What occurs during the transcription process in gene expression?
What occurs during the transcription process in gene expression?
Mutations in DNA can result in altered proteins. What is one potential result of such mutations?
Mutations in DNA can result in altered proteins. What is one potential result of such mutations?
In gene expression, what is the pathway known as the central dogma?
In gene expression, what is the pathway known as the central dogma?
Which statement is true regarding the role of the environment in genetic traits?
Which statement is true regarding the role of the environment in genetic traits?
What specifically defines an 'inborn error of metabolism'?
What specifically defines an 'inborn error of metabolism'?
What characterizes the structure of DNA?
What characterizes the structure of DNA?
Flashcards
DNA's genetic function
DNA's genetic function
DNA carries the instructions for inherited traits and controls the production of proteins.
DNA Replication
DNA Replication
DNA makes identical copies of itself.
Genetic Code
Genetic Code
The information in DNA determines the types of proteins produced.
Mutation
Mutation
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Inborn Error of Metabolism
Inborn Error of Metabolism
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Gene Expression
Gene Expression
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Transcription
Transcription
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Translation
Translation
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Central Dogma
Central Dogma
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Codon
Codon
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Two-step decoding process
Two-step decoding process
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RNA intermediate
RNA intermediate
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Polypeptide chain
Polypeptide chain
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Amino Acid
Amino Acid
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Gene
Gene
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Non-coding DNA
Non-coding DNA
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Protein
Protein
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How many amino acids are there?
How many amino acids are there?
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Why is DNA important?
Why is DNA important?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Introduction to Molecular Genetics and Genomics
- DNA is the genetic material
- Inherited traits are affected by genes
- Genes are composed of DNA
- DNA replicates to form identical copies (except for rare mutations)
- DNA contains a genetic code specifying types of enzymes and proteins
- DNA occasionally mutates, affecting protein activity
- Inborn errors of metabolism arise from mutant enzymes
- Environmental factors influence traits alongside genes
- Evolution occurs through genetic changes across generations
Chapter 2: DNA Structure and DNA Manipulation
- A DNA strand is a polymer of A, T, G, and C deoxyribonucleotides
- Strands are held together by hydrogen bonds between A-T and G-C base pairs and base stacking
- Restriction enzymes are DNA-cleaving enzymes from bacteria, cleaving at specific sequences
- DNA fragments can be separated and identified by gel electrophoresis
- Nucleic acid hybridization involves combining complementary DNA or RNA strands
- The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifies DNA fragments selectively
- Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are DNA sequence differences occurring frequently in a population
- Restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) are SNPs within restriction sites—detected by Southern blot
- Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPDs) is another form of DNA variation used in genetic analyses
- Amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs) are DNA markers created for easier analysis
- Simple tandem repeat polymorphisms (STRPs) are markers that differ in length and the number of tandem copies of a particular sequence in the DNA
Chapter 3: Transmission Genetics: The Principle of Segregation
- Inherited traits are determined by genes present in reproductive cells
- Genes are inherited in pairs, one from each parent
- Genes in a pair might differ in DNA sequence
- Maternal and paternal genes aren't altered by being together in an organism
- Paired genes separate into different cells during gamete formation
- Gamete combinations through random fertilization lead to Mendelian phenotypic ratios
- Testcrosses and backcrosses verify genetic hypotheses, determining phenotypes of progeny in genetic crosses
- The principles of segregation and independent assortment help predict offspring genotypes and phenotypes
- Incomplete dominance traits have intermediate phenotypes between the two homozygous genotypes
- Epistasis occurs when the expression of one gene affects another gene
- Genes can have multiple alleles, with several possible genotypes and phenotypes
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This quiz tests your knowledge of molecular genetics, including the structure and function of genes, the genetic code, and the processes of transcription and translation. Questions cover the roles of various RNA types and the significance of noncoding sequences in gene expression.
