The validation of the given statement that base pairing occurs in DNA but not in RNA has to be stated. Concept introduction: The process by which generation of new proteins in a cell takes place is known as protein synthesis. It consists of two phases, that is, transcription and translation. DNA molecules undergo transcription to yield RNA which in turn undergoes translation to form proteins.
The validation of the given statement that base pairing occurs in DNA but not in RNA has to be stated. Concept introduction: The process by which generation of new proteins in a cell takes place is known as protein synthesis. It consists of two phases, that is, transcription and translation. DNA molecules undergo transcription to yield RNA which in turn undergoes translation to form proteins.
Solution Summary: The author explains that the validation of the given statement that base pairing occurs in DNA but not in RNA is false.
Interpretation: The validation of the given statement that base pairing occurs in DNA but not in RNA has to be stated.
Concept introduction: The process by which generation of new proteins in a cell takes place is known as protein synthesis. It consists of two phases, that is, transcription and translation. DNA molecules undergo transcription to yield RNA which in turn undergoes translation to form proteins.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The validation of the given statement that both DNA and RNA are double-stranded molecules has to be stated.
Concept introduction: The process by which generation of new proteins in a cell takes place is known as protein synthesis. It consists of two stages, that is, transcription and translation. DNA molecules undergo transcription to yield RNA which in turn undergoes translation to form proteins.
(c)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The validation of the given statement that RNA molecules are much larger than DNA molecules has to be stated.
Concept introduction: The process by which generation of new proteins in a cell takes place is known as protein synthesis. It consists of two stages, that is, transcription and translation. DNA molecules undergo transcription to yield RNA which in turn undergoes translation to form proteins.
(d)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The validation of the given statement that the base T in DNA is replaced by the base A in RNA has to be stated.
Concept introduction: The process by which generation of new proteins in a cell takes place is known as protein synthesis. It consists of two stages, that is, transcription and translation. DNA molecules undergo transcription to yield RNA which in turn undergoes translation to form proteins.
Which of the following statements about nucleic acids is not correct?
Select one:
A.
In DNA the distance between the strands of the double helix is relatively constant.
B.
The growing DNA polymer is synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction.
C.
The enzymes that catalyze DNA synthesis are known as DNA polymerases.
D.
RNA strands are synthesized in the 3' to 5' direction.
E.
Unlike DNA, RNA is easily cleaved because the 2'-OH group of the ribose is a nucleophile that catalyzes hydrolysis of the strand.
The base content of a particular DNA molecule is 36%
thymine. What is the percentage of each of the following
bases in the molecule?
a. Adenine b. Guanine
c. Cytosine
Ethidium Bromide is a chemical reagent that has been used to detect the presence of nucleic acids. It is known to fluoresce under UV light and the intensity of the fluoresence increases when it binds to the nucleic acids. Ethidium Bromide binds to polynucleotides
a
by binding directly to the bases on one of the strands.
b
by intercalating itself between the base pair stacks.
c
through the negatively charged phosphate groups.
d
through the hydroxyl group of the sugar molecule.
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