Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 21, Problem 13TYK
Summary Introduction
Introduction: Every gene is made of specific
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Define the following terms: a. A-DNA b. B-DNA c. pseudogene d. cruciform e. intron
What observations are consistent with the conclusion that DNA serves as the genetic material in eukaryotes?
Select the four correct statements.
a. DNA content and ploidy in various cell types( sperm and somatic cells) are related
b. DNA is found to be the only macromolecule in eukaryotes that has different subunits.
c. Gene transfer is a direct evidence as it has been facilitated by recombinant DNA techniques.
d. The correlation of the action and absorption spectra of ultraviolet light support the interpretation that DNA is a genetic material.
e. DNA is shown to be present in ribosomes, matrix, and nucleus, where genetic function is performed.
f. DNA is shown to be present in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and nucleus, where genetic function is performed.
Why are fruit flies considered a model genetic organism? Would humans fit this description?
Chapter 21 Solutions
Study Guide for Campbell Biology
Ch. 21 - In what ways would third-generation sequencing be...Ch. 21 - Prob. 2IQCh. 21 - Refer to the organisms listed in Table 21.1 in...Ch. 21 - Explain why retrotransposons always move by the...Ch. 21 - For each of the following types of DNA sequences...Ch. 21 - Prob. 6IQCh. 21 - Prob. 7IQCh. 21 - If all Hox genes contain the same or very similar...Ch. 21 - About 25% of the human genome relates to the...Ch. 21 - Prob. 2SYK
Ch. 21 - Which of the following has decreased the time and...Ch. 21 - Prob. 2TYKCh. 21 - In the process called gene annotation, computer...Ch. 21 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 21 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 21 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 21 - What is a pseudogene? a. a gene that has been...Ch. 21 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 21 - Which of the following is common to both...Ch. 21 - Prob. 10TYKCh. 21 - Prob. 11TYKCh. 21 - Prob. 12TYKCh. 21 - Prob. 13TYKCh. 21 - Prob. 14TYKCh. 21 - Compared to genes in mice and chimpanzees, most...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- What did the Hershey / Chase experiments (above) demonstrate about the molecules responsible for genetic inheritance patterns in the T2 bacteriophage? A. the genetic material consists of carbohydrates, not RNA B. the genetic material consists of protein, not lipids C. the genetic material consists of DNA, not polypeptides D. the genetic material consists of protein, not DNA E. the genetic material consists of lipids, not polypeptidesarrow_forwardwhat of the following is more likely to speed up the loss of telomeric repeats? a.Tetreplex DNA b.Triplax DNA c.Crucieform DNA d.ZDNAarrow_forwardWhich is the largest among the followings? a. Nucleotide b. Nitrogenous base c. Phosphate d. Carbon Based on the locations of centromeres, what type describes a centromere locates slightly away from the mid-point so that the two arms are unequal? a. Telocentric b. Acrocentric c. Submetacentric d. Metacentricarrow_forward
- The above image compares portions of DNA containing globin genes from an ordinary bony fish and an icefish. The genes on the figure are aligned based on - A. the beginning sequence on the chromosome. B. a matching of intron sequences. C. homologous sequences. D. gene function.arrow_forwardThe original DNA base sequence is 5’-AGCGTTACCGT-3’; a mutation in the DNA strand results in the base sequence 5’-AGGCGTTACCGT-3’. What can you conclude about the mutation? A. It is a frameshift mutation. B. It is a silent mutation. C. It is a deleterious mutation. D. It may result in a single amino acid change in the protein being coded for by this base sequence.arrow_forwardThe existence of ubiquitous genes and proteins (performs the same function in all organisms) strongly support the theory that all life evolved from a common ancestor. With that in mind, what kind of genes might be evolutionarily conserved and universally found in bacteria, plants and animals? Select one: a. genes that code for the synthesis of ribosomes. b. genes that code for the enzymes of glucose metabolism c. genes that code for the synthesis DNA and RNA polymerase d. all of the above. Clear my choicearrow_forward
- Which of the following is FALSE about the human genome? a. repetitive DNA is approximately 50% of the base pairs b. less than 5% of the DNA codes for unique proteins c. many genes have introns d. The genes are all unique to humans and show no similarity to genes from other organisms.arrow_forwardWhen we compare DNA sequences among individuals, we tend to see lots or differences In non-coding regions of the genome but very few differences in coding regions, particullarly at second codon position in exons. What explains these different levels of nucleotide diversity? A. Selection on coding regions B. Selection on non-coding regions C. Different mutation rates in coding and non-coding regions D. Protien folding patterns E. all the abovearrow_forwardWhy can the transcriptome not be used to predict the proteome with complete accuracy? a. It cannot be sequenced like the genome can be. b. The transcriptome is too dynamic to be used to make predictions. c. Not all genes are transcribed. d. Many transcripts are alternatively spliced to produce different proteins.arrow_forward
- What are the mechanisms in which DNA genomes evolve? Discuss two or more and provide examples and whyarrow_forwardWhich of the following evolutionary changes is an illustration of horizontal gene transfer? the human point mutation which changes a T into an A in the sickle-cell b-globin gene B. origin of the tetraploid potato (Solanum tuberosum) from its diploid ancestor (Solanum stenotomum) non-disjunction of the duplicated human chromosome 21, causing Down’s syndrome D. the green sea slug acquiring the genes for making chlorophyll from the chloroplasts of green algae the single gene deletion which can reduce the variety of mating types in yeastarrow_forwardYou were taking care of your heffalumps, and you notice that a few of the new babies have a strange phenotype you’ve never seen before. They are polka-dotted! You decide to sequence samples from the polka-dot babies to find the mutation that caused this novel phenotype. What kind of genetics is this? a. Reverse Genetics b. Epigenetics c. Forward Genetics d. Genomics e. None of the abovearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyLaboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
Mechanisms of Genetic Change or Evolution; Author: Scientist Cindy;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FE8WvGzS4Q;License: Standard Youtube License