A hypothetical sequence of a transcription unit is represented below
Template strand
Coding strand
If we switch the position of the promoter with a terminator in the above-given transcription unit and transcription occurs, then the sequence of RNA transcribed will be
Template strand
Important Questions on Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Match the following columns and select the correct option
|
column I (Genes of lac operon) |
column II (Function) |
| a. Operator gene | (i) Interacts with repressor protein |
| b. Promoter gene | (ii) Transcribes mRNA for polypeptide synthesis |
| c. Structural gene | (iii) Provides attachment site for RNA polymerase |
| d. Regulator gene | (iv) Controls the activity of operator gene |
Select the incorrect match(es) from the following
| a. Minisatellites |
to |
| b. SNPs |
Due to many bases DNA differences |
| c. Frederick Sanger |
Developed method to determine amino acid sequence in proteins |
| d. VNTR | Unusual sequences of 20- 100 base pairs |
Read the following statements and choose the correct one(s).
A. During DNA replication, Adenine pairs with Uracil.
B. Chargaff's rule is applicable only for double-stranded DNA.
C. The area with a long sequence of short repetitive DNA is called satellite DNA.
