Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 12, Problem 6TYU
Each DNA strand has a backbone that consists of alternating (a) purines and pyrimidines (b)
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
What is the structure of a DNA molecule?
A. Two nucleotide strands coiled into a double helix held together by bonds between internal nucleotide bases
B. Three nucleotide strands coiled into a triple helix held together by bonds between internal nucleotide bases
C. Two nucleotide strands coiled into a double helix held together by bonds between external nucleotide bases
D. A single nucleotide strand held together by bonds between internal nucleotide bases
Why do you think it is important that the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA be held together by covalent bonds while the two strands of double stranded DNA are held together by hydrogen bonds?
In the DNA structure, a purine molecule always binds with a pyrimidine molecule. How would you expect the structure to differ if Adenine forms base pairing with Guanine and Cytosine forms base pairing with Thymidine? Instead of A-T, G-C; can it be A-G, C-T? Justify your answer within five sentences
Chapter 12 Solutions
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 12.1 - Summarize the evidence that accumulated during the...Ch. 12.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 12.1 - Prob. 1CCh. 12.1 - Prob. 2CCh. 12.2 - Explain how nucleotide subunits link to form a...Ch. 12.2 - Describe how the two strands of DNA are oriented...Ch. 12.2 - Prob. 5LOCh. 12.2 - Prob. 1CCh. 12.2 - Prob. 2CCh. 12.2 - Prob. 3C
Ch. 12.3 - Cite evidence from Meselson and Stahls experiment...Ch. 12.3 - Prob. 7LOCh. 12.3 - Explain the complexities of DNA replication that...Ch. 12.3 - Discuss how enzymes proofread and repair errors in...Ch. 12.3 - Prob. 10LOCh. 12.3 - How did the ability to distinguish old and newly...Ch. 12.3 - What feature of DNA structure causes DNA...Ch. 12.3 - What is the reason that eukaryotic cells require...Ch. 12 - When Griffith injected mice with a combination of...Ch. 12 - Which of the following inspired Avery and his...Ch. 12 - In the Hershey-Chase experiment with...Ch. 12 - The two complementary strands of the DNA double...Ch. 12 - If a segment of DNA is 5 CATTAC 3, the...Ch. 12 - Each DNA strand has a backbone that consists of...Ch. 12 - The experiments in which Meselson and Stahl grew...Ch. 12 - The statement DNA replicates by a semiconservative...Ch. 12 - Topoisomerases (a) synthesize DNA (b) synthesize...Ch. 12 - A lagging strand forms by (a) joining primers (b)...Ch. 12 - The immediate source of energy for DNA replication...Ch. 12 - Which of the following statements about eukaryotic...Ch. 12 - Prob. 13TYUCh. 12 - Prob. 14TYUCh. 12 - Prob. 15TYUCh. 12 - INTERPRET DATA In the Hershey-Chase experiment,...Ch. 12 - EVOLUTION LINK How does DNA being the universal...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- As we have focused on DNA, the molecule that stores genetic information in all living things. In particular, we discussed its structure and delved into how we analyze this molecule. Based on your knowledge of these topics,answer several fundamental questions: Question: How do we know that the structure of DNA is in the form ofa right-handed double-helical molecule?arrow_forwardWhat are the bonds that hold the backbone of each DNA strand together called?arrow_forwardThe DNA helix is stabilized by I. hydrogen bonds between primary amine groups and keto groups II. stacking interactions III. favorable interaction between hydrophobic groups and hydrophilic groups IV. covalent bonds in the phosphodiester bonds III, IV II, IV I, II, IV I, II, III, IVarrow_forward
- The final steps of DNA synthesis involve the removal and replacement of primers with DNA, and the formation of the final phosphodiester bonds of the backbone which join all the fragments into one unbroken strand of DNA. True or false?arrow_forwardAs we have focused on DNA, the molecule that stores genetic information in all living things. In particular, we discussed its structure and delved into how we analyze this molecule. Based on your knowledge of these topics,answer several fundamental questions: Question: How do we know that in DNA G pairs with C and that Apairs with T as complementary strands are formed?arrow_forwardEach nucleotide pair of a DNA double helix weighs about 1 × 10 −21 g. The human body contains approximately 0.5 g of DNA. How many nucleotide pairs of DNA are in the human body? If you assume that all the DNA in human cells is in the B-DNA form, how far would the DNA reach if stretched end to end?arrow_forward
- Explain how the functions of DNA emerge from the structure of its monomers and its antiparallel, doublehelical, three-dimensional structure.arrow_forwardIf the DNA of one human cell is stretched out, it would be almost 6 feet long and contain over three billion base pairs. How does all this fit into the nucleus of one cell?arrow_forwardHow many different DNA strands composed of 100 nucleotides could possibly exist?arrow_forward
- Uniquely describe the chemical and physical structure of DNA in your own words.arrow_forwardThe following diagram of a generalized tetranucleotide will serve as a basis for the three questions marked “a” through “c.” (02) (a) Is this a DNA or an RNA molecule? State which _________ (b) Place an “X” (in one of the circles provided) at the 3' end of this tetranucleotide. (c) Given that the DNA strand, which served as a template for the synthesis of this tetranucleotide, was composed of the bases 5'- A C A G - 3', fill in the parentheses (in the diagram) with the expected basesarrow_forwardThe nucleotide sequence of one DNA strand of a DNA double helix is 5’-GGATTTTTGTCCACAATCA-3’.What is the sequence of the complementary strand?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSON
Biology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
DNA vs RNA (Updated); Author: Amoeba Sisters;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQByjprj_mA;License: Standard youtube license