Topic 7: Chromosomal Mutations
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What is the primary function of telomeric repeats in human chromosomes?

  • To protect the integrity of chromosomes and allow for their replication (correct)
  • To increase the gene expression of nearby genes
  • To facilitate the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes
  • To aid in the separation of sister chromatids during mitosis

    • What is the significance of defects in telomere maintenance?

  • They result in the formation of satellite DNA
  • They are involved in cancer and aging (correct)
  • They lead to increased gene expression and cellular growth
  • They allow for the exchange of genetic material between non-homologous chromosomes

    • What is the typical length of alpha repeats in satellite DNA?

  • 68 bp
  • 6 bp
  • 1 kb
  • 171 bp (correct)

    • What is the primary characteristic of dispersed repeats?

    <p>They are interspersed repetitive DNA found throughout the genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of satellite DNA?

    <p>Its function is currently unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of repetitive DNA is typically found near the centromeres and telomeres of chromosomes?

    <p>Macro satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical structure of telomeric repeats in human chromosomes?

    <p>Clusters of repeated 6bp TTAGGG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of repetitive DNA is composed of short tandem repeats (STRs)?

    <p>Mini satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of telomeric repeats in protecting the integrity of chromosomes?

    <p>They allow the replication of the extreme ends of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of repetitive DNA is characterized by being interspersed throughout the genome?

    <p>Dispersed repeats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of macro satellites in the context of chromosomal mutations?

    <p>They are involved in the development of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical length of beta repeats in satellite DNA?

    <p>68 bp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of repetitive DNA is characterized by clusters of repeated sequences near the telomeres?

    <p>Telomeric Repeats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of satellite DNA?

    <p>It has an unclear function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of repetitive DNA is typically found near the centromeres?

    <p>Macro satellites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of telomeric repeats in chromosome replication?

    <p>To allow the replication of the extreme ends of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of repetitive DNA is composed of tandem repeats?

    <p>Satellite DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of defects in telomere maintenance?

    <p>Cancer and aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of macro satellites in chromosomal mutations?

    <p>Unclear, as they are still being researched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of mini satellites?

    <p>They are composed of short tandem repeats (STRs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general function of telomeric repeats in human chromosomes?

    <p>To allow the replication of the extreme ends of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of micro satellites?

    <p>They are typically found near the telomeres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of SINEs in dispersed repeats?

    <p>They are a type of repetitive DNA sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of tandem repeats?

    <p>They are composed of repetitive DNA sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general function of satellite DNA?

    <p>Unclear, as it is still being researched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chromosomal Mutations

    • Satellite DNA is a type of repetitive DNA with an unclear function.
    • There are two major classes of satellite DNA: Alpha Repeats (171 bp) and Beta Repeats (68 bp).

    Tandem Repeats

    • Tandem repeats are repetitive sequences that are found in tandem.
    • Mini satellites are a type of short tandem repeat (STR).
    • Micro satellites are found near telomeres.
    • Macro satellites are found near centromeres and telomeres, and are megabases long.

    Telomeric Repeats

    • Telomeric repeats are clusters of repeated 6bp TTAGGG sequences in humans, which can be up to several kb long.
    • They protect the integrity of chromosomes by allowing the replication of the extreme ends of chromosomes.
    • Defects in telomere maintenance are involved in cancer and aging.

    Dispersed Repeats

    • Dispersed repeats are interspersed repetitive DNA.
    • SINEs (Short Interspersed Nuclear Elements) are a type of dispersed repeat.

    Chromosomal Mutations

    • Satellite DNA is a type of repetitive DNA with an unclear function.
    • There are two major classes of satellite DNA: Alpha Repeats (171 bp) and Beta Repeats (68 bp).

    Tandem Repeats

    • Tandem repeats are repetitive sequences that are found in tandem.
    • Mini satellites are a type of short tandem repeat (STR).
    • Micro satellites are found near telomeres.
    • Macro satellites are found near centromeres and telomeres, and are megabases long.

    Telomeric Repeats

    • Telomeric repeats are clusters of repeated 6bp TTAGGG sequences in humans, which can be up to several kb long.
    • They protect the integrity of chromosomes by allowing the replication of the extreme ends of chromosomes.
    • Defects in telomere maintenance are involved in cancer and aging.

    Dispersed Repeats

    • Dispersed repeats are interspersed repetitive DNA.
    • SINEs (Short Interspersed Nuclear Elements) are a type of dispersed repeat.

    Chromosomal Mutations

    • Satellite DNA is a type of repetitive DNA with an unclear function.
    • There are two major classes of satellite DNA: Alpha Repeats (171 bp) and Beta Repeats (68 bp).

    Tandem Repeats

    • Tandem repeats are repetitive sequences that are found in tandem.
    • Mini satellites are a type of short tandem repeat (STR).
    • Micro satellites are found near telomeres.
    • Macro satellites are found near centromeres and telomeres, and are megabases long.

    Telomeric Repeats

    • Telomeric repeats are clusters of repeated 6bp TTAGGG sequences in humans, which can be up to several kb long.
    • They protect the integrity of chromosomes by allowing the replication of the extreme ends of chromosomes.
    • Defects in telomere maintenance are involved in cancer and aging.

    Dispersed Repeats

    • Dispersed repeats are interspersed repetitive DNA.
    • SINEs (Short Interspersed Nuclear Elements) are a type of dispersed repeat.

    Chromosomal Mutations

    • Satellite DNA is a type of repetitive DNA with an unclear function.
    • There are two major classes of satellite DNA: Alpha Repeats (171 bp) and Beta Repeats (68 bp).

    Tandem Repeats

    • Tandem repeats are repetitive sequences that are found in tandem.
    • Mini satellites are a type of short tandem repeat (STR).
    • Micro satellites are found near telomeres.
    • Macro satellites are found near centromeres and telomeres, and are megabases long.

    Telomeric Repeats

    • Telomeric repeats are clusters of repeated 6bp TTAGGG sequences in humans, which can be up to several kb long.
    • They protect the integrity of chromosomes by allowing the replication of the extreme ends of chromosomes.
    • Defects in telomere maintenance are involved in cancer and aging.

    Dispersed Repeats

    • Dispersed repeats are interspersed repetitive DNA.
    • SINEs (Short Interspersed Nuclear Elements) are a type of dispersed repeat.

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