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12th CBSE
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Earn 100

Draw a schematic representation of the structure of the transcription unit and show the following in it.
(i) Direction in which the transcription occurs.
(ii) Polarity of the strands involved.
(iii) Template strand.
(iv) Terminator.

Important Questions on Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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12th CBSE
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Mention the function of the promoter gene in transcription.

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In the human genome, which one of the chromosomes have more gene and which one has the few genes?

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12th CBSE
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Scientists have identified about 1.4 million single nucleotide polymorphs in the human genome. How is the information of their existence going to help the scientists?

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12th CBSE
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Identify the polarity from a to a' in the diagram and mention how many more amino acid is expected to be added to this polypeptide chain.


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Mention the DNA sequence coding for serine and anticodon of tRNA for the same amino acid.

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Why is some untranslated sequence of bases seen in an mRNA coding for polypeptide? Where exactly are they present on mRNA?

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In a series of experiments with Streptococcus and mice, F. Griffith concluded that R-strain bacteria had been transformed. Explain.

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12th CBSE
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Describe the initiation process of transcription in bacteria.
