Genetics - 10 Basic Questions

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1. Telmerase is a ribonucleoprotein

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Telomerase contains RNA

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This Genetics quiz assesses foundational knowledge in eukaryotic gene expression, DNA modifications, histone structure, and genomic characteristics. It's designed for learners to test their understanding of basic genetic... see moremechanisms and their implications. see less

2. In Eukaryotes, mRNA is produced by

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rRNA, mRNA, tRNA respecively

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3. Estimated number of human genes

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The estimated number of human genes is 20 to 25 thousand. This is based on current scientific knowledge and research, which suggests that the human genome contains a relatively small number of genes compared to earlier estimations. Advances in genetic sequencing technology and analysis techniques have allowed researchers to refine their understanding of the human genome and identify the actual number of genes present. This estimate is widely accepted in the scientific community.

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4. H1 histone is the highly conserved histone among all the others.

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It is the least conserved. H1 binds to linker DNA.

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5. In mitochondrial mRNA, UGA cods for 

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AGA, AGG, UAA, UAG are the 4 mitochondrial stop codons.

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6. Number of genes encoded by mitochondrial genome

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2 rRNA, 22 tRNA, 13 proteins of ETC ===> total 37

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7. Restriction enzymes

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that's why they are known as restriction enzymes.

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8. Equivalent of pribnow box in eukaryotes is 

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The Hogness box is the equivalent of the pribnow box in eukaryotes. The pribnow box is a DNA sequence found in prokaryotes that serves as the binding site for RNA polymerase during transcription initiation. Similarly, the Hogness box is a DNA sequence found in eukaryotes that functions as a promoter element for RNA polymerase II. It helps in the initiation of transcription by providing a binding site for transcription factors. Therefore, the Hogness box is the correct answer as it is the equivalent of the pribnow box in eukaryotes.

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9. Human haploid genome consists of

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The human haploid genome consists of 3 billion base pairs. This is the correct answer because the haploid genome refers to the set of chromosomes in a gamete, which contains half the number of chromosomes found in a normal body cell. The human genome is diploid, meaning it consists of two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. Each set contains approximately 3 billion base pairs, resulting in a total of 6 billion base pairs in a diploid genome. Therefore, the haploid genome, which represents only one set of chromosomes, contains 3 billion base pairs.

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10. Deamination of methylated cytosine will produce

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thymine is methylated uracil

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Telmerase is a ribonucleoprotein
In Eukaryotes, mRNA is produced by
Estimated number of human genes
H1 histone is the highly conserved histone among all the others.
In mitochondrial mRNA, UGA cods for 
Number of genes encoded by mitochondrial genome
Restriction enzymes
Equivalent of pribnow box in eukaryotes is 
Human haploid genome consists of
Deamination of methylated cytosine will produce
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