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Interpretation: The validation of the statement relating to aspects of
Concept introduction: DNA molecules are genetic carrier. In the process of replication, a DNA double-helical strand unwinds and forms two identical daughter DNA strands.
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Interpretation: The validation of the statement relating to aspects of DNA replication has to be predicted.
Concept introduction: DNA molecules are genetic carrier. In the process of replication, a DNA double-helical strand unwinds and forms two identical daughter DNA strands.
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Interpretation: The validation of the statement relating to aspects of DNA replication has to be predicted.
Concept introduction: DNA molecules are genetic carrier. In the process of replication, a DNA double-helical strand unwinds and forms two identical daughter DNA strands.
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Interpretation: The validation of the statement relating to aspects of DNA replication has to be predicted.
Concept introduction: DNA molecules are genetic carrier. In the process of replication, a DNA double-helical strand unwinds and forms two identical daughter DNA strands.
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- The base content of a particular DNA molecule is 36% thymine. What is the percentage of each of the following bases in the molecule? a. Adenine b. Guanine c. Cytosinearrow_forwardExplain how recombinant DNA technology has made available pharmaceuticals not available by other means.arrow_forwardList the postulates of the Watson-Crick model of DNA secondary structure.arrow_forward
- Consider the following DNA base sequence 3TTAATA5 a. What dipeptide is formed from the transcription and translation of this DNA segment? b. What dipeptide is formed if a DNA point mutation converts ATA to ATG? c. What dipeptide is formed if a DNA point mutation converts ATA to AGA? d. What dipeptide is formed if a DNA point mutation converts TTA to TTT?arrow_forwardWhat structural consideration prevents the bases A and G from forming a complementary base pair?arrow_forwardGiven the following nucleotide sequence in DNA: 5' TCGTAGGAT 3': (a) Determine the sequence of the complementary strand of DNA. Report this sequence by writing it from its 5' end to its 3' end. (b) Write the sequence (5'-3') for the strand of mRNA that would be complementary to the original strand of DNA. (c) Assuming that this sequence is part of the coding sequence for a protein and that it is properly lined up so that the first codon of this sequence begins with the 5' nucleotide of the mRNA, write the sequences for the three anti- codons that would be complementary to this strand of mRNA. (d) What sequence of amino acids is selected by this mRNA? (The complete genetic code is listed in several sites on the Internet.)arrow_forward
- Which of the following statements about the genetic code are true and which are false? Correct each false statement. a.Each codon is composed of four bases. b.Some amino acids are represented by more than one carbon. c.All codons represent an amino acid. d.Each living species is thought to have its own unique genetic code. e.The codon AUG at the beginning of a sequence is a signal for protein synthesis to begin at that codon. f.It is not known if the code contains stop signals for protein synthesis.arrow_forwardWhich base is found in DNA but not in RNA? a. thymine b. cytosine c. guanine d. adeninearrow_forwardThe base content of a particular DNA molecule is 24% guanine. What is the percentage of each of the following bases in the molecule? a. Adenine b. Cytosine c. Thyminearrow_forward
- Given the following nucleotide sequence in DNA: 5'ACGCGATTC3': (a) Determine the sequence of the complementary strand of DNA. Report this sequence by writing it from its 5' end to its 3' end. (b) Write the sequence (5'-3r) for the strand of mRNA that would be complementary to the original strand of DNA. (c) Assuming that this sequence is part of the coding sequence for a protein and that it is properly lined up so that the first codon of this sequence begins with the 5' nucleotide of the mRNA, write the sequences for the three anti- codons that would be complementary to this strand of mRNA. (d) What sequence of amino acids is selected by this mRNA? (The complete genetic code is listed in several sites on the Internet.)arrow_forwardWhat type of RNA has the shortest lifetime in cells?arrow_forwardWhat is the base sequence, specified in the 5-to-3 direction, for a segment of newly formed DNA if it was formed using the following template DNA segments? a. 3 GGCAA 5 b. 5 GTCCG 3 c. 3 ACGTA 5 d. 5 ACGTA 3arrow_forward
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