Exam-Genetics - N5315 Questions with Verified
Solutions
DNA molecule Correct-double helix structure
provides a code for all the body's proteins
DNA - 4 nitrogenous bases Correct-adenine
cytosine
guanine
thymine
mutation Correct-any inherited alteration of genetic material
Base Pair substitution mutation Correct-one base pair is replaced by another
frame shift mutation Correct-insertion or deletion of one or more base pairs (not a
multiple of 3) to the DNA molecule
can greatly alter the resulting amino acid sequence
, Exam-Genetics - N5315 Questions with Verified
Solutions
RNA Correct-ribonucleic acid
uracil replaces thymine in the 4 bases
single strand
Transcription Correct-process by which RNA is synthesized from DNA
forms mRNA
Translation Correct-process by which RNA directs the synthesis of a polypeptide
the interaction of mRNA and tRNA, aided by ribosomes, translate an amino acid to make a
growing polypeptide
chromosome Correct-thread-like structure contained in the nucleus of a cell; made of
protein and one DNA molecule
somatic cell Correct-all non-gametes (sex cells)
46 chromosomes in nucleus consisting of 23 pairs
mitosis for replication
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