Questions from Genetics


Q: Take two pieces of string that are approximately 10 inches long,

Take two pieces of string that are approximately 10 inches long, and create a double helix by wrapping them around each other to make 10 complete turns. Tape one end of the strings to a table, and now...

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Q: Try to explain the function of DNA gyrase with a drawing.

Try to explain the function of DNA gyrase with a drawing.

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Q: Describe the role of DNA in the synthesis of a polypeptide.

Describe the role of DNA in the synthesis of a polypeptide.

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Q: In this experiment, which plant, the white- or purple

In this experiment, which plant, the white- or purple flowered one, is providing the egg cells, and which is providing the sperm cells.

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Q: How are two topoisomers different from each other? How are they

How are two topoisomers different from each other? How are they the same?

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Q: On rare occasions, a chromosome can suffer a small deletion that

On rare occasions, a chromosome can suffer a small deletion that removes the centromere. When this occurs, the chromosome usually is not found within subsequent daughter cells. Explain why a chromosom...

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Q: What key structural features of the DNA molecule underlie its ability to

What key structural features of the DNA molecule underlie its ability to be faithfully replicated?

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Q: As shown in Figure 11.5, five DnaA boxes are

As shown in Figure 11.5, five DnaA boxes are found within the origin of replication in E. coli. Take a look at these five sequences carefully. A. Are the sequences of the five DnaA boxes very similar...

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Q: Obtain two strings of different colors (e.g., black

Obtain two strings of different colors (e.g., black and white) that are the same length. A length of 20 inches is sufficient. Tie a knot at one end of the black string and another knot at one end of t...

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Q: Sometimes DNA polymerase makes a mistake, and the wrong nucleotide is

Sometimes DNA polymerase makes a mistake, and the wrong nucleotide is added to the growing DNA strand. With regard to pyrimidines and purines, two general types of mistakes are possible. The addition...

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