Molecular Biology Flashcard

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What is the function of RNA?

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Carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins

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Explain the process of DNA replication.

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The process of DNA replication involves unwinding the DNA double helix, separating the two strands, and using each strand as a template to synthesize a new complementary strand.

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Describe the process of RNA transcription.

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RNA transcription is the process of making an RNA copy of a gene's DNA sequence.

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What are the topological properties of DNA?

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Supercoiling, linking number, and writhe

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Unwinds the double-stranded DNA

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What is the significance of DNA supercoiling?

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It helps in compacting the DNA molecule and regulating gene expression.

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How does RNA polymerase function in transcription?

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It binds to the DNA template strand and synthesizes a complementary RNA strand.

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The enzyme that unwinds the DNA to prepare for replication

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helicase

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Which enzyme proofreads and removes RNA Primase?

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Polymerase 1

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Name the histone protein that used to link between nucleosomes

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H1