14 Questions
What kind of genetic information do plasmids carry?
Non-essential to the cell's survival
What is the function of R plasmids?
They provide resistance to antibiotics
What is the role of F plasmids?
They allow for direct transfer of genetic info from one cell to another
What are two essential functions of DNA?
Preserve the integrity of genetic information and direct the construction of proteins
What does DNA need to replicate with?
Great accuracy
What does DNA direct and regulate the construction of?
Proteins
What does DNA need to preserve?
The integrity of genetic information
What is necessary for a cell's growth and reproduction in a specific cellular environment?
Regulation of protein construction
Why does DNA need to be replicated with great accuracy?
To ensure the preservation of genetic information
What does the central dogma of molecular biology state?
DNA encodes RNA, which encodes protein
What is the process of DNA replication described as?
Semiconservative
What is the difference between polycistronic mRNA and monocistronic mRNA?
Monocistronic mRNA encodes a single polypeptide, polycistronic mRNA encodes multiple polypeptides
In which part of the central Dogma does the Shine-Dalgarno sequence play a role?
Translation of mRNA
What occurs during the initiation step of DNA replication?
Unzipping of DNA strands
Test your knowledge on plasmids and their role in carrying non-essential genetic information. Learn about the selective advantages they provide, such as antibiotic resistance and direct transfer of genetic material between cells. Explore their involvement in producing antibiotics, human toxins, and bacteriocins.
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