Molecular Genetics

Molecular Genetics / Nucleic acids / DNA replication&transcription / Genetic code / mRNA translation

Molecular Genetics / Nucleic acids / DNA replication&transcription / Genetic code / mRNA translation


A. M.
This flashcard set delves into the intricate processes of molecular genetics at a university level, focusing on DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. It covers key concepts like replication, transcription, translation, and the roles of enzymes such as polymerase and helicase. The flashcards also explore genetic codes, codons, and the structure of nucleic acids. Ideal for students and professionals in medical and biological sciences, this set provides a comprehensive understanding of molecular genetics, essential for grasping advanced biological principles.
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English
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Medical
Level
University
Created / Updated
01.01.2017 / 08.11.2019

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The sequence of DNA 3’-ACCGTTACC-5’ would be replicated as follows:

In prokaryotes, the enzymes possessing error-checking and repairing activities during the DNA replication are:

Indicate the FALSE sentence

DnaA and DnaG factors are involved in the process of:

START codon is:

    Once transcription has been completed, which of the following is NOT necessary for protein synthesis to occur?:

    Enzyme translocase is involved in:

    Which molecule serves to destabilies the DNA helix in order for opens it up creating a replication fork?:

    A, B, C and D in the picture represent:

     

    Which of the following are pyramidine N-bases?:

    Which processes take place in the nucleus of an eukaryotic cell?:

    The process of gene transcription begins with:

    A messenger RNA is 336 codons long, including the start and the stop codons. The number of amino acids in the polypeptide chain initially translated from the mRNA is:

    The promoter gene of an operon:

    The main 3 types of RNA studied in this course are:

    If a DNA molecule is found to be composed of 40% thymine, what percentage of adenine would be expected:

    RF1, RF2 and RF3 factors are involved in:

    The genetic code is unambiguous because:

    The enzyme abbreviated EF-Tu is involved in:

    Which of the operons works by using an inducer to bind to the repressor protein and remove it, thus allowing transcription of structural genes?:

    Indicate correct statement: The so-called linker (spacer)DNA

    Eukaryotic RNA polymerase I synthesizes:

    Which of the following statements about transcription is FALSE:

    The transcribing enzyme is:

    A geneticist isolated a gene for a specific trait under study. He also isolated the corresponding mRNA. Upon comparison the mRNA was found to contain 1,000 fewer nucleotides than the DNA sequence. Did the geneticist isolate the wrong DNA?:

    Which of the following is true of ribosomes:

    The enzymes with proof-reading and repairing activities during prokaryotic DNA replication are:

    During initiation of translation:

    Which of the following descriptions of transcriptions is INCORRECT:

    What was the overall conclusion of the Hershey-Chase experiment?:

    Largest molecules in our bodies are:

    IF1, IF2 and IF3 factors are involved in:

    Fragments of DNA molecule that do not contain information is called:

    Which of the operons works by using a co-repressor to bind to the …. Protein and remove it, thus allowing transcription?:

    Which of the following is not an RNA base:

    What is the name of the enzyme responsible for helping charge tRNA molecules:

    The strand on which DNA replication is performed discontinuoesly is called the:

    Which of the following is not characteristic of prokaryotic terminators?:

    On this diagram, the black boxes, labelled as D and E are:

     

     

    What is the name of the bond that links the nitrogen base and the ribose sugar in a nucleotide?

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