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What is the main function of DNA Polymerase III in DNA replication?
What is the main function of DNA Polymerase III in DNA replication?
Which of the following describes the function of DNA Primase?
Which of the following describes the function of DNA Primase?
What is the role of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication?
What is the role of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication?
Which component is added to the mRNA for stabilization and ribosome binding during processing?
Which component is added to the mRNA for stabilization and ribosome binding during processing?
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What is the role of the TATA box in transcription?
What is the role of the TATA box in transcription?
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What occurs during the elongation step of translation?
What occurs during the elongation step of translation?
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What distinguishes eukaryotic transcription from prokaryotic transcription?
What distinguishes eukaryotic transcription from prokaryotic transcription?
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What is the purpose of the Pre-initiation Complex (PIC) in transcription?
What is the purpose of the Pre-initiation Complex (PIC) in transcription?
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What does the coefficient of determination ($r^2$) indicate in a study?
What does the coefficient of determination ($r^2$) indicate in a study?
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Which term describes traits influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors?
Which term describes traits influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors?
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What role do genetic modifiers play in traits?
What role do genetic modifiers play in traits?
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What is indicated by a normal distribution in trait data?
What is indicated by a normal distribution in trait data?
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Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
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What is the primary function of the 3’-5’ exonuclease activity during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of the 3’-5’ exonuclease activity during DNA replication?
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Which of these statements about continuous and discontinuous synthesis is true?
Which of these statements about continuous and discontinuous synthesis is true?
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What does variance ($s^2$) measure in the context of quantitative traits?
What does variance ($s^2$) measure in the context of quantitative traits?
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Study Notes
Quantitative Traits
- Phenotypic Variation: Derived from genetic variation, environmental influences, and gene-environment interactions.
- Coefficient of Determination (r²): Measures the proportion of variation in a dependent variable explained by an independent variable.
- Contributing Alleles: Alleles that contribute to the quantitative expression of a trait.
- Correlation Coefficient (r): Measures the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.
- Covariance: Shows how two traits vary together.
- Expressivity: The degree to which a trait is expressed (constant or variable).
- Genetic Modifiers: Genes that alter the effect of other genes.
- Histogram: A graphical tool to represent trait distributions.
- Mean, Median, Mode: Measures of central tendency (average, middle value, most frequent value).
- Multifactorial Traits: Traits influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors.
- Noncontributing Alleles: Alleles without an effect on the quantitative trait.
- Normal Distribution: A bell-shaped curve depicting trait distributions in populations.
- Penetrance: Proportion of individuals with a specific genotype showing the expected phenotype (complete or incomplete).
- Polygenic Inheritance: Traits controlled by multiple genes.
- Qualitative Traits: Discrete traits, easily categorized (e.g., flower color).
- Quantitative Traits: Traits exhibiting continuous variation (e.g., height, weight).
- Reasons for Phenotypic Variation: Genetic differences, environmental impact, and interactions between genes and environment.
- Scatter Plot: A graph showing relationships between two quantitative traits.
- Trend Line: A line illustrating the general pattern in a scatter plot.
- Variance (s²) / Standard Deviation (s): Measures of variation or spread in data.
- Wild-type Allele: The most common allele in a population.
DNA Replication
- 3' - 5' Exonuclease Activity: Removes mismatched nucleotides for proofreading.
- 5' - 3' Exonuclease Activity: Removes RNA primers during replication.
- ATP: Provides energy for replication processes.
- Bidirectional Replication: Replication proceeds in both directions from the origin.
- Continuous vs. Discontinuous Synthesis: Leading strand synthesized continuously; lagging strand in Okazaki fragments.
- DNA Helicase: Unwinds the DNA double helix.
- DNA Ligase: Joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand.
- DNA Polymerase I: Removes primers and fills gaps.
- Klenow Fragment: A portion of DNA Polymerase I with polymerase activity.
- DNA Polymerase III: Main enzyme synthesizing DNA.
- DNA Primase: Synthesizes RNA primers.
- dNTP: Nucleotides used during DNA synthesis.
- Lagging Strand: Synthesized discontinuously.
- Leading Strand: Synthesized continuously.
- Okazaki Fragments: Short DNA segments on the lagging strand.
- Origin of Replication (Ori): Starting point of replication.
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): A method to exponentially amplify DNA segments.
- Proofreading: Ensures accuracy during DNA replication.
- Replication Bubble: Structure formed at the origin as DNA unwinds.
- Replication Fork: Y-shaped region where DNA replication occurs.
- RNA Primer: Short RNA sequence for DNA polymerase to initiate DNA synthesis.
- Semi-Conservative Model: Each new DNA molecule has one old and one new strand.
- Single-Stranded DNA Binding Proteins: Stabilize single-stranded DNA during replication.
- Template Strand: A DNA strand used as a template for synthesis.
Transcription
- 3' UTR/5' UTR: Non-coding regions affecting mRNA stability and translation.
- 5' Capping: Adds a modified guanine for mRNA stability and ribosome binding.
- Activators/Repressors: Proteins increasing/decreasing transcription.
- Alternative Splicing: Creates different mRNAs from one pre-mRNA.
- Antisense Strand: The DNA strand transcribed into RNA.
- Cis Elements: DNA sequences regulating transcription (e.g., promoters, enhancers).
- Core Promoter: Where RNA polymerase binds for transcription initiation.
- Epigenetic Modifications: Chemical changes to DNA/histones affecting gene expression.
- Exons/Introns: Exons are coding regions; introns are non-coding and removed.
- Mature mRNA: Fully processed mRNA for translation.
- Poly(A) Tail Addition: Protects mRNA, aids in export, and promotes translation.
- Pre-initiation Complex (PIC): Includes RNA polymerase and transcription factors.
- Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Transcription: Prokaryotes lack introns/splicing.
- TATA Box: DNA sequence in promoters for RNA polymerase binding.
- Termination: Ends transcription (Rho-dependent or independent).
Translation
- Amino Acids: Building blocks of proteins with unique side chains.
- Aminoacyl-tRNA: A tRNA molecule carrying an amino acid.
- Codon/Anticodon: mRNA codons pair with tRNA anticodons to specify amino acids.
- Elongation Factors: Help add amino acids to the polypeptide chain.
- Peptide Bond: Links amino acids during protein synthesis.
- Polyribosome: Multiple ribosomes translating the same mRNA.
- Ribosome Structure: Small and large subunits bind mRNA and tRNA for protein synthesis.
- Start Codon/Stop Codon: Start (AUG) initiates, stop codons terminate translation.
- Translation Steps:
- Initiation: Ribosome assembles on mRNA.
- Elongation: Amino acids added to polypeptide chain.
- Termination: Release factors free the completed protein.
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Explore the concepts of quantitative traits, including phenotypic variation, contributing alleles, and measures of central tendency. This quiz covers key terms such as covariance, correlation coefficient, and histogram usage in trait analysis. Test your understanding of how genetic and environmental factors influence multifactorial traits.
