Questions from Genetics


Q: Why does transposition always produce direct repeats in the chromosomal DNA?

Why does transposition always produce direct repeats in the chromosomal DNA?

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Q: Discuss the reasons why the proteome is larger than the genome of

Discuss the reasons why the proteome is larger than the genome of a given species.

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Q: Which types of TEs have the greatest potential for proliferation: insertion

Which types of TEs have the greatest potential for proliferation: insertion elements, simple transposons, or retrotransposons? Explain your choice

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Q: Do you consider TEs to be mutagens? Explain.

Do you consider TEs to be mutagens? Explain.

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Q: Let’s suppose that a species of mosquito has two different types of

Let’s suppose that a species of mosquito has two different types of simple transposons that we will call X elements and Z elements. The X elements appear quite stable. In a population of 100 mosquitoe...

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Q: This chapter describes different types of TEs, including insertion elements,

This chapter describes different types of TEs, including insertion elements, simple transposons, LTR retrotransposons, and non-LTR retrotransposons. Which of these four types of TEs have the following...

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Q: What features distinguish a transposon from a retrotransposon? How are their

What features distinguish a transposon from a retrotransposon? How are their sequences different, and how are their mechanisms of transposition different?

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Q: How does micF antisense RNA affect the translation of ompF mRNA?

How does micF antisense RNA affect the translation of ompF mRNA?

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Q: The occurrence of multiple transposons within the genome of organisms has been

The occurrence of multiple transposons within the genome of organisms has been suggested as a possible cause of chromosomal rearrangements such as deletions, translocations, and inversions. How could...

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Q: What is the difference between an autonomous and a nonautonomous transposable element

What is the difference between an autonomous and a nonautonomous transposable element? Is it possible for nonautonomous TEs to move? If yes, explain how. 

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