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Biology 101 Lab
Chapter 11 DNA
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Biology
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07/23/2010

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Ribosome has 3 binding site, what are they
Definition
1. Amino acid site
2. Peptide site
3 Exit site (A, P, E)
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What is the purpose of Homogenization
Definition
it condense and exract DNA from the cells
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What is Deproteinization
Definition
it stripped proteins from DNA
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RNA Polymerase
Definition
is where a portion of DNA unwinds and unzip at the point of attachment of the enzyme
Term
During what..... does a complimentary RNA is made from a DNA template
Definition
Transcription
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Where does transcription occur
Definition
in the nucleus and MRNA passes out of the nucleus to enter the cytoplasm
Term
Molecular Genetics
Definition
is the study of the structure and function of DNA the genetic material
Term
Biotechnology
Definition
is the manipulation of DNA for the benefit of human beings and other organs
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The process of making new DNA molecules bason on the old one is called
Definition
Replication
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What is the name of the enzyme that is responsible for replicating DNA?
Definition
DNA polymerase
Term
The process of making new DNA molecules based on an old one is called?
Definition
Replication (this was on the quiz)
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Where Does this process occur?
Definition
Nucleus (quiz question)
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DNA is a polymer of nucleotide monomers. List the three molecules of a nucleotide
Definition
Deoxyribose, (quiz question)
phosphate
nitrogen
Term
If given piece of DNA from a bottle-nose dolphin is composed of 15% guaning, what are the percentages of the other bases?
Definition
A = 35%
T = 35%
G = 15%
C = 15%
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When DNA make a messenger RNA this process is known as
Definition
Transcription (quiz question)
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What is the process called that produces a chain of amino acids (polypeptide) or protein from the messenger RNA
Definition
Translation
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Where in the cell does this takes place? in the nucleus or cytoplasm
Definition
Cytoplasm
Term
On what structure in the cell does protein synthesis takes place
Definition
Ribosomes
Term
What is deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA)
Definition
genetic material, (polymer of nucleotide monomers)
Term
Describe the structure of DNA
Definition
Right hand double helix that looks like a twisted ladder, nitrogen , sugar and phosperous groups.
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Gel electrophoresis is a procedure that separates molecules on the basis of ...... and ..........
Definition
charge and size
Term
Name the four bases in DNA
Definition
adenine, thymine, guanine cytosine
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Name the four nitrogenous bases in RNA
Definition
adenine, urasil, guanine, cytosine
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What is made during transcription
Definition
MRNA
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What is a codon
Definition
three-base sequence in messenger RNA
represents 1 amino acid
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What is the message that messenger MRNA carries?
Definition
the message is a sequence of amino acids
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What is meant by the term "DNA fingerprint"?
Definition
A technique by which the DNA of an idividual can be compared with that found in a sample of another individual
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