Nucleotide Structure And Rtt Molecules And Models

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1. What is the main difference between ribose and deoxyribose?

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The key distinction between ribose and deoxyribose lies in the presence or absence of an oxygen atom at the 2' carbon. This difference is crucial in the structure of nucleic acids, where ribose is found in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA.

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Explore the pivotal biochemistry of nucleotides and their role in the central dogma of molecular biology: DNA to RNA to Protein. This focused assessment enhances understanding of molecular... see morestructures and genetic processes, crucial for students and professionals in biological and biochemical sciences. see less

2. What is the structure of Adenine?

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Adenine has a purine structure, which is one of the two types of nitrogenous bases found in DNA and RNA.

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3. What is the structure of guanine?

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Guanine is one of the four main nitrogenous bases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA. It is classified as a purine, along with adenine.

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4. What is the structure of Thymine?

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Thymine is a nitrogenous base and specifically a pyrimidine, which is a type of molecule found in DNA. It is one of the four main bases found in DNA along with adenine, guanine, and cytosine.

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5. What is the structure of cytosine?

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Cytosine is not a purine, double-stranded helix, or a protein. It is a pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA molecules.

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6. What does tRNA stand for?

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tRNA refers to transfer RNA, which is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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7. What is a nucleotide?

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Nucleotides are not proteins found in cell membranes, amino acids, or molecules responsible for storing energy in cells. They are specifically defined as the building blocks of nucleic acids.

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8. What do network time protocols (NTPs) do?

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Network time protocols (NTPs) are used to synchronize the time of day between a set of distributed time servers and clients.

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9. What is a mismatch mutation?

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A mismatch mutation occurs when an incorrect base is paired with a complementary base during DNA replication, leading to non-Watson-Crick base pairs. This type of mutation can result in genetic alterations and potential health implications.

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10. What is polymerase slip?

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Polymerase slip refers to the enzyme's ability to slide backward or forward on the DNA strand during replication, leading to the repetition of sequences.

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11. What causes a thymine dimer?

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Thymine dimers are caused by the formation of covalent linkages between adjacent thymine bases in DNA, a process triggered by UV radiation. Exposure to other factors like heat, genetic mutations, or chemicals does not lead to thymine dimer formation.

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12. What is a Chemical Mutagen?

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Chemical mutagens induce mutations in DNA through various mechanisms such as modifying bases, causing insertions or deletions, or generating reactive oxygen species. This process differs from mutation caused by viruses, radiation, or innate genetic mutations.

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13. What are some methods of DNA repair?

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DNA repair mechanisms include various processes such as photolyases, alkyltransferases, base excisions, UDG, nucleotide excision repair, mismatch repair, and NHEJ. While CRISPR-Cas9 and RNA interference are related to gene editing and regulation, protein synthesis is not directly involved in DNA repair.

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14. What are the conserved sequences for a bacterial promoter?

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The correct answer refers to the canonical sequences found in bacterial promoters. The -35 region typically contains TTGACA, while the -10 region contains TATAAT. These sequences are recognized by RNA polymerase and are important for the initiation of transcription.

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What is the main difference between ribose and deoxyribose?
What is the structure of Adenine?
What is the structure of guanine?
What is the structure of Thymine?
What is the structure of cytosine?
What does tRNA stand for?
What is a nucleotide?
What do network time protocols (NTPs) do?
What is a mismatch mutation?
What is polymerase slip?
What causes a thymine dimer?
What is a Chemical Mutagen?
What are some methods of DNA repair?
What are the conserved sequences for a bacterial promoter?
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