Campbell Essential Biology Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition) (Simon et al., The Campbell Essential Biology Series)
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Chapter 12, Problem 6SQ
What feature of a DNA fragment causes it to move through a gel during electrophoresis?
- a. the electrical charges of its phosphate groups
- b. its
nucleotide sequence - c. the hydrogen bonds between its base pairs
- d. its double helix shape
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- Make a simple illustration to relate the different kinds of DNA to its function.arrow_forwardWhich describes the role of primase during replication? a. It catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds using NTPs as substrates. \ b. It coordinates synthesis of the leading strand and the lagging strand. c. It functions as a holoenzyme that polymerizes in the 3’→ 5’ direction. d. It uses an exonuclease activity to remove incorrect nucleotides.arrow_forwardWhich step follows the assembly of new DNA strands by DNA polymerase? A. Enzymes unwind and separate the two strands of DNA. B. Repair enzymes correct potential mutations in the DNA sequence. C. Primers base-pair with the exposed single DNA strands. D. DNA ligase seals any gaps remaining between bases of new DNA.arrow_forward
- Which step follows the assembly of new DNA strands by DNA polymerase? a.DNA ligase seals any gaps remaining between bases of new DNA. b.Primers base-pair with the exposed single DNA strands. c.Repair enzymes correct potential mutations in the DNA sequence. d.Enzymes unwind and separate the two strands of DNA.arrow_forwardWhat is the role of Proteinase K in DNA isolation? A. Inhibit enzymes B Catalyze breakdown of nuclei acids C Degrade proteins D Remove disultide bongs in proteinsarrow_forwardHow do amino acids in DNA-binding proteins interact with DNA? a. By forming covalent bonds with DNA bases b. By forming hydrogen bonds with DNA bases c. By forming covalent bonds with DNA sugarsarrow_forward
- Which word explains how the bases pair with each other? A- complimentary B- opposite C- similararrow_forwardGive typing answer with explanation and conclusion Consider a strand of DNA in which 14% of the bases are cytosine. What percent of the bases are adenine?arrow_forwardLevene made which contribution to our understanding of DNA structure? a. He determined that the nucleus contains DNA. b. He determined that DNA contains four nitrogenous bases c. He determined that DNA consists of nucleotides. d. He determined that the nitrogenous bases of DNA are present in regular ratiosarrow_forward
- SOLD What is the name of the 3 dimensional shape of the DNA molecule? Double Helix O Bihelix O Single Helix O Spiralaxarrow_forwardA. Give five important features of the DNA molecule? B. How does the DNA structure reflect its functions?arrow_forwardWhich statement describes Linus Pauling's contribution to the understanding of DNA structure? a Having first discovered the spiral shape of proteins, Linus Pauling used x-ray technology to hypothesize that the DNA molecule consisted of two consistently spaced strands that formed a spiral shape. b Having originally studied proteins, Pauling proposed that DNA was a three-chained helix with a sugar-phosphate backbone at the center and bases sticking out from the backbone. c Linus Pauling conducted experiments to prove that DNA carried genetic information. d Linus Pauling studied DNA base pairing.arrow_forward
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