QUESTIONS 16 THROUGH 30 FROM EXAM 3 OF FALL, 2010
... Compound D will accumulate in cultures of mutant 3. All of the above In class, we discussed the example of different arginine auxotrophs of Neurospora, each of which was blocked in a single step of the arginine synthesis pathway. We saw how the different strains were able to grow after the addition ...
... Compound D will accumulate in cultures of mutant 3. All of the above In class, we discussed the example of different arginine auxotrophs of Neurospora, each of which was blocked in a single step of the arginine synthesis pathway. We saw how the different strains were able to grow after the addition ...
Must Knows - Gene Regulation and Biotechnology
... 2) What type of operon is shown—inducible or repressible—and how do you know? 3) What is the role of molecule #5 in regulating the operon shown above? 4) Why is a catabolic operon (one that contains genes for enzymes used to break down molecules) usually an inducible operon? 5) Why is an anabolic op ...
... 2) What type of operon is shown—inducible or repressible—and how do you know? 3) What is the role of molecule #5 in regulating the operon shown above? 4) Why is a catabolic operon (one that contains genes for enzymes used to break down molecules) usually an inducible operon? 5) Why is an anabolic op ...
a5_1_1-1_done
... 18. What does it mean when a cell becomes determined? Using Figure 18.18 as an example, how does control of gene expression relate to cell determination? It means that fate is set in early development and it signals the other cells to lead the activation of the aster regulatory gene. 19. Proto-oncog ...
... 18. What does it mean when a cell becomes determined? Using Figure 18.18 as an example, how does control of gene expression relate to cell determination? It means that fate is set in early development and it signals the other cells to lead the activation of the aster regulatory gene. 19. Proto-oncog ...
Complex Germline Architecture: Two Genes
... sometimes called nanochromosomes (Doak et al. 2003) because of their size and because they typically contain just one gene each. These together comprise the gene-dense somatic genome. The process of deletion of up to 98% of the germline DNA removes internal eliminated segments (IES) that interrupt g ...
... sometimes called nanochromosomes (Doak et al. 2003) because of their size and because they typically contain just one gene each. These together comprise the gene-dense somatic genome. The process of deletion of up to 98% of the germline DNA removes internal eliminated segments (IES) that interrupt g ...
... * UPD testing is recommended for patient results demonstrating a long contiguous region of homozygosity in a single chromosome of >20 Mb interstitially or >10 Mb telomerically (15 and 8 Mb, respectively, for imprinted chromosomes). * Contiguous homozygosity of >8 Mb within multiple chromosomes sugge ...
Searching for the “Secret of Life”
... the base pairs No T (thymine) so when it reads the nucleotide A on DNA it matches it with U (Uracil). ...
... the base pairs No T (thymine) so when it reads the nucleotide A on DNA it matches it with U (Uracil). ...
Notesheet
... Directions: Use the accompanying PowerPoint (available online) to complete this sheet. This sheet will be due upon the completion of the PowerPoint in class. These assignments are graded on a +/✓/- scale. 1. How many genes are transcribed and translated in human cells? 2. At minimum, how many protei ...
... Directions: Use the accompanying PowerPoint (available online) to complete this sheet. This sheet will be due upon the completion of the PowerPoint in class. These assignments are graded on a +/✓/- scale. 1. How many genes are transcribed and translated in human cells? 2. At minimum, how many protei ...
Mendelian Genetics: Heredity
... Chromosomes, genes, or DNA wasgamete not (alleles) for a trait separate during another during gamete (sex trait cell) division called Recessiveness one is masked known of during Mendel’s lifetime in the mid formation; the pair of alleles of each parent meiosis or covered up one by another trait. fro ...
... Chromosomes, genes, or DNA wasgamete not (alleles) for a trait separate during another during gamete (sex trait cell) division called Recessiveness one is masked known of during Mendel’s lifetime in the mid formation; the pair of alleles of each parent meiosis or covered up one by another trait. fro ...
Exam II
... activity of the Hrt1 gene product is present in heart cells, but no activity of this gene product is present in liver cells. You hypothesize that the Hrt1 gene product is regulated in one of the following ways: -- 1) whether the mRNA is translated or not -- 2) whether the protein product is stable o ...
... activity of the Hrt1 gene product is present in heart cells, but no activity of this gene product is present in liver cells. You hypothesize that the Hrt1 gene product is regulated in one of the following ways: -- 1) whether the mRNA is translated or not -- 2) whether the protein product is stable o ...
Gibbs Sampling: Hyonho Lee`s Notes
... In the promoter of a gene, there is a transcription factor binding site (TFBS), which binds the transcription factors when the gene is expressed. A transcription factor is a protein, and without its binding, RNA polymerase does not transcribe DNA. Since a specific transcription factor binds a specif ...
... In the promoter of a gene, there is a transcription factor binding site (TFBS), which binds the transcription factors when the gene is expressed. A transcription factor is a protein, and without its binding, RNA polymerase does not transcribe DNA. Since a specific transcription factor binds a specif ...
Unfinished Material - Answer Key
... o This happens because there is no nuclear envelope to separate the processes. - In eukaryotes, translation and transcription occur at separate times and in separate locations. o Transcription is conducted in the nucleus to produce a mature mRNA; the mRNA is then exported to the cytoplasm of the cel ...
... o This happens because there is no nuclear envelope to separate the processes. - In eukaryotes, translation and transcription occur at separate times and in separate locations. o Transcription is conducted in the nucleus to produce a mature mRNA; the mRNA is then exported to the cytoplasm of the cel ...
Additional Glossary and Concepts List for Vertebrate Genetics
... Genetics, Reverse An approach that starts with an interesting segment of DNA (or protein), and then introduces targeted mutations in the genome to understand the function of the cloned DNA (or protein). In other words, you proceed from genotype to phenotype. Imprinting An epigenetic modification tha ...
... Genetics, Reverse An approach that starts with an interesting segment of DNA (or protein), and then introduces targeted mutations in the genome to understand the function of the cloned DNA (or protein). In other words, you proceed from genotype to phenotype. Imprinting An epigenetic modification tha ...
Crossing Over during Meiosis
... together) will have recombination frequencies of less than 50%. ...
... together) will have recombination frequencies of less than 50%. ...
PowerPoint Lecture Chapter 7
... a. Genes located on sex-chromosomes called sex-linked genes b. Many species have specialized sex chromosomes 1). In mammals and some other animals, individuals with XX are female and XY are male 2). X chromosome much larger than Y ...
... a. Genes located on sex-chromosomes called sex-linked genes b. Many species have specialized sex chromosomes 1). In mammals and some other animals, individuals with XX are female and XY are male 2). X chromosome much larger than Y ...
Possible Results
... Mutation - Any change in the DNA of a cell. Mutations may be caused by mistakes during cell division, or they may be caused by exposure to DNA-damaging agents in the environment. Mutations can be harmful, beneficial, or have no effect. If they occur in cells that make eggs or sperm, they can be inhe ...
... Mutation - Any change in the DNA of a cell. Mutations may be caused by mistakes during cell division, or they may be caused by exposure to DNA-damaging agents in the environment. Mutations can be harmful, beneficial, or have no effect. If they occur in cells that make eggs or sperm, they can be inhe ...
The systematic analysis of coding and long non-coding
... Supplementary Table S2. Protein-coding and lncRNA gene expression levels (FPKM) calculated using Cufflinks v2.2.1 with default parameters. Any FPKM less than 0.1 was set to 0.1 to avoid ratio inflation. The column ‘type’ is used to differentiate protein-coding genes from lncRNAs. Supplementary Table ...
... Supplementary Table S2. Protein-coding and lncRNA gene expression levels (FPKM) calculated using Cufflinks v2.2.1 with default parameters. Any FPKM less than 0.1 was set to 0.1 to avoid ratio inflation. The column ‘type’ is used to differentiate protein-coding genes from lncRNAs. Supplementary Table ...
Document
... • They are dominant or “gain of function” mutations. • First discovered through the ability of Rous sarcoma virus (RSV) to cause cancer in chickens. • Mutant studies of RSV: the src gene causes cancer! • Transfection of cells with src or other oncogenes. e.g., ras or jun leads to neoplastic transfor ...
... • They are dominant or “gain of function” mutations. • First discovered through the ability of Rous sarcoma virus (RSV) to cause cancer in chickens. • Mutant studies of RSV: the src gene causes cancer! • Transfection of cells with src or other oncogenes. e.g., ras or jun leads to neoplastic transfor ...
Sample Comprehensive Exam
... A1. A cell becoming cancerous. A2. A dominant form of a gene hiding the recessive form. A3. All children share the phenotype of the mother. B. Blocking of the expression of one gene by another at a different locus. C3. Creates mosaics in female mammals. C4. Cuts DNA at specific sequences. D1. Differ ...
... A1. A cell becoming cancerous. A2. A dominant form of a gene hiding the recessive form. A3. All children share the phenotype of the mother. B. Blocking of the expression of one gene by another at a different locus. C3. Creates mosaics in female mammals. C4. Cuts DNA at specific sequences. D1. Differ ...
9/18 Recombination and chromosome mapping
... Calculating Recombination Frequency • Recombination frequency = (number of recombinant progeny / total number of progeny) ...
... Calculating Recombination Frequency • Recombination frequency = (number of recombinant progeny / total number of progeny) ...
introduction to molecular genetics
... The basic unit of heredity The unit which passed from generation to generation following simple Mendelian inheritance A segment of DNA which encodes protein synthesis Any of the units occurring at specific points on the chromosomes, by which hereditary characters are transmitted and determin ...
... The basic unit of heredity The unit which passed from generation to generation following simple Mendelian inheritance A segment of DNA which encodes protein synthesis Any of the units occurring at specific points on the chromosomes, by which hereditary characters are transmitted and determin ...
Sample Exam 1
... 40. For the following substances describe the possible effect on DNA replication (lagging and leading strand) is they were mutated so that they would not function. (2 points each) a. ligase b. single stranded binding protein c. DNA polymerase I d. Gyrase ...
... 40. For the following substances describe the possible effect on DNA replication (lagging and leading strand) is they were mutated so that they would not function. (2 points each) a. ligase b. single stranded binding protein c. DNA polymerase I d. Gyrase ...