Structure of DNA and DNA Packaging

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Structure of DNA and DNA Packaging: Overview

This topic briefs on the structure of DNA and the polynucleotide chain. It also explains the process of packaging of DNA helix.

Important Questions on Structure of DNA and DNA Packaging

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Explain the heterochromatin part of the chromatin.

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What is the difference between constitutive and facultative heterochromatin?

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Heterochromatin exhibits active transcription.

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_____ is also called the silent chromatin.

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NHP are associated with DNA replication.

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Explain the functions of non-histone proteins.

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Which of the following Nitrogen bases is found only in DNA ?

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Define Non-histone chromosomal proteins.

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The structures of chloroxylenol and adenine are:

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The diagram below shows the structure of a nucleosome. Write the abbreviation of part labelled as 'X' in the given diagram.

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The DNA connecting the two adjacent nucleosomes is called_____ DNA.

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Nucleoside is a nucleotide without _____.

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Among the four nitrogenous bases of DNA, which nitrogenous base is not found in RNA?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar molecule, _____ group and a nitrogenous base.

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Linker-DNA, connecting two successive nucleosomes, consists of _____ base pairs.

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The nucleotides present in the RNA molecules includes the uracil and adenine nitrogen bases.

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A typical nucleosome "bead" is made up of

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The length of DNA helix in a typical nucleosome is

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Phages infect the _____ (bacterial/virus) cells.

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Nucleotides are made up of a hexose sugar, nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.