Genetics: Analysis and Principles
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781259616020
Author: Robert J. Brooker Professor Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Textbook Question
Chapter 10.1, Problem 1COMQ
A bacterial chromosome typically contains
a. a few thousand genes.
b. one origin of replication.
c. some repetitive sequences.
d. all of the above.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
The complementarity of DNA strands is based on
a. the chemical properties of a phosphodiester linkage.
b. the binding of proteins to the DNA.
c. the AT/GC rule.
d. none of the above.
In E. coli, DNA replication is:
a.
started from several origins
b.
unidirectional
c.
accomplished by synthesis in the 5' to 3' direction.
d.
all the above
A. Instead of having a linear chromosome, bacteria have a
circular
chromosome.
B. Organisms living in fresh water environment need to use
to remove water out of the cell so they don't burst.
C.
is covered in a silica test which is the main component of
making glass.
D. Name the structure labeled as "d".
Chapter 10 Solutions
Genetics: Analysis and Principles
Ch. 10.1 - 1. A bacterial chromosome typically contains
a. a...Ch. 10.2 - Mechanisms that make the bacterial chromosome more...Ch. 10.2 - 2. Negative supercoiling may enhance activities...Ch. 10.2 - 3. DNA gyrase
a. promotes negative supercoiling....Ch. 10.3 - 1. The chromosomes of eukaryotes typically contain...Ch. 10.4 - Which of the following is an example of a...Ch. 10.5 - What are the components of a single nucleosome? a....Ch. 10.5 - 2. In Noll’s experiment to test the...Ch. 10.5 - Prob. 3COMQCh. 10.5 - Prob. 4COMQ
Ch. 10.6 - Prob. 1COMQCh. 10.6 - 2. The role of cohesin is to
a. make chromosomes...Ch. 10 - Prob. 1CONQCh. 10 - Prob. 2CONQCh. 10 - 3. Describe the mechanisms by which bacterial DNA...Ch. 10 - Why is DNA supercoiling called supercoiling rather...Ch. 10 - Prob. 5CONQCh. 10 - Prob. 6CONQCh. 10 - Prob. 7CONQCh. 10 - Prob. 8CONQCh. 10 - Prob. 9CONQCh. 10 - 10. What is the function of a centromere? At what...Ch. 10 - Prob. 11CONQCh. 10 - 12. Describe the structures of a nucleosome and a...Ch. 10 - Beginning with the G1 phase of the cell cycle,...Ch. 10 - Draw a picture depicting the binding between the...Ch. 10 - 15. Compare heterochromatin and euchromatin. What...Ch. 10 - 16. Compare the structure and cell localization of...Ch. 10 - 17. What types of genetic activities occur during...Ch. 10 - Lets assume the linker region of DNA averages 54bp...Ch. 10 - 19. In Figure 10.12, what are we looking at in...Ch. 10 - 20. What are the roles of the core histone...Ch. 10 - A typical eukaryotic chromosome found in humans...Ch. 10 - Which of the following terms should not be used to...Ch. 10 - Discuss the differences between the compaction...Ch. 10 - 24. What is an SMC complex? Describe two...Ch. 10 - Two circular DNA molecules, which we can call...Ch. 10 - 2. Let’s suppose you have isolated DNA from a cell...Ch. 10 - 3. We seem to know more about the structure of...Ch. 10 - In Nolls experiment of Figure 10.11, explain where...Ch. 10 - When chromatin is treated with a salt solution of...Ch. 10 - 6. Let’s suppose you have isolated chromatin from...Ch. 10 - If you were given a sample of chromosomal DNA and...Ch. 10 - Consider how histone proteins bind to DNA and then...Ch. 10 - In Chapter 23, the technique of fluorescence in...Ch. 10 - Bacterial and eukaryotic chromosomes are very...Ch. 10 - The prevalence of highly repetitive sequences...Ch. 10 - Discuss and make a list of the similarities and...
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
- The model that correctly describes the process of DNA replication is a. the conservative model. b. the semiconservative model. c. the dispersive model. d. all of the above.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is not a feature of the DNA double helix?a. It obeys the AT/GC rule.b. The DNA strands are antiparallel.c. The structure is stabilized by base stacking.d. All of the above are features of the DNA double helix.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements about coding strands of a gene is false? a. The sequence of the coding strand is complementary to the primary transcript. b. The sequence of the coding strand is complementary to the template strand. c. The coding strand may be on either strand of a given chromosome. d. All of the above are true about the coding strand.arrow_forward
- The model that correctly describes the process of DNA replication is thea. conservative model.b. semiconservative model.c. dispersive model.d. Any of the above models describes the process correctly.arrow_forwardThe chromosomes of most bacteria are comprised of a. double-stranded circular molecules. b. double-stranded linear molecules. c. single-stranded circular molecules. d. single-stranded linear molecules.arrow_forwardIdentify the sites of lagging strand synthesis. Select all that are true. B A 5 O a. C O b. D O c. A O d. Barrow_forward
- Which of the following is the definition of a gene? A. RNA that delivers amino acids to a ribosome during translation B. A unit of information encoded in the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA C. The RNA component of ribosomes D. RNA that carries a protein-building messagearrow_forwardWhich of the following components are not a part of the RNA polymerase transciption bubble? a. Nacent RNA. b. Template strand (DNA) c. Coding strand (DNA) d. RNA-DNA hybrid helix.arrow_forwardA groove in a DNA double helix refers toa. the indentations where the bases are in contact with the surrounding water.b. the interactions between bases in the DNA.c. the spiral structure of the DNA.d. all of the abovearrow_forward
- Which of the following characteristics is not true of a plasmid?a. It is a circular piece of DNA.b. It is required for normal cell function.c. It is found in bacteria.d. It can be transferred from cell to cell.arrow_forwardThe function of DNA ligase is to: a. Catalyze formation of phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotides b. Catalyze formation of hydrogen bonds between adjacent nucleotides c. Keep single strands of DNA apart during replication d. Facilitate base pairing between single stranded molecules in DNA e. Both a. and d. are correctarrow_forwardThe process of DNA replication is: a. Dispersive b. Unifying c. Semiconservative d. Conservative e. Not completely understoodarrow_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:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & 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 & CompanyLaboratory 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
Bacterial Genomics and Metagenomics; Author: Quadram Institute;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6IdVTAFXoU;License: Standard youtube license