Cellular And Molecular Genetics
Compiled By Simon Mwangi
Edition: 2024/25
, Science | Biochemistry I of VI pages
1. what are 3 components of mendelian genetics?
selection and transmission of genes
dominance and gene expression
genotypic basis of phenotypic outcomes
2. what are 4 components of molecular and cellular genetics?
gene structure
DNA as a blueprint
DNA replication and error correction
the cell cycle and genetic recombination
3. what is a gene?
a region of DNA that controls a discrete hereditary characteristic, usually corresponding to a single protein or
this encompasses the entire functional unit, including coding DNA sequences, noncoding regulatory regions,
4. DNA is organized into ___
chromosomes
5. the genome is constructed of ___ chromosomes.
46
44 autosomes (22 pairs) and 2 sex chromosomes (1 pair)
6. DNA to RNA describes what?
transcription
7. RNA to protein describes what?
translation
8. DNA is wrapped around ___ to form nucleosomes
histones
9. eukaryotic DNA exists in long ___ strands
linear
10. DNA in nucleosome form is called ___
chromatin
11. draw out the cell cycle
check points at the end of G1 and G2
Biochemistry 2024/25 Edition