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to analyze a genetic cross we observe

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the frequency of phenotypes among offspring.

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Mendel’s first Law states

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two alleles of a gene segregate to separate gametes at random.

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All combinations during recombination have

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an equal chance of occurring.

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3:1 ratio shows the trait is controlled by

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one gene, two alleles.

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5
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Chromosomes have

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genes.

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RNA translated into

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proteins.

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Genes composed of

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DNA.

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8
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Mutations lead to

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non-functional proteins (enzymes).

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9
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Altered metabolism from mutations give rise to

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phenotypes and diseases.

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10
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Diploid organisms have

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two sets of homologous chromosomes.

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Karyotype consists of

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22 sets of autosomal chromosomes, and two sex chromosomes.

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12
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What are heteromorphic sex chromosomes in birds

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inactivated W copy.

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Define sex-linked inheritance

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a trait controlled by a gene on either the X or Y chromosome.

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Genes on the X chromosome are passed from fathers

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to ALL daughters.

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meiosis and mitosis in haploid organisms consist

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of a single set of chromosomes in each cell.
are partially diploid.
meiosis produces haploid cell origin.

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Mendel’s Second Law of

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independent assortment. Applies to genes on different chromosomes, alleles close together on the same chromosome do not assort independently at meiosis.

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Define linkage

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the tendency of genes to be inherited together due to location on the chromosome.

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18
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How are genes arranged on a chromosome

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in a linear order.

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19
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Define interference

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inhibiting cross over likelihood.

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20
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The expected double recombinants in an experiment indicates

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no interference.

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21
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coefficient of coincidence

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how well observed results coincide with expected results.

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if the coefficient is 0 there is

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No interference. Interference is 1, because there are no double recombinants found meaning the crossover in one region really affected the crossover in another region.

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23
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Unlinked genes are

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independently assorting genes.

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24
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State the null hypothesis in a Chi-Squared test

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the genes are unlinked.

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25
List three characteristic that a trait is controlled by genes
1. Inheritance. 2. Mendelian ratios. 3. linkage to other genes, co-segregation.
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Name two patterns in which bacteria follow
1. Inheritance. | 2. linkage to other genes, co-segregation.
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List three type of mutants
I. Resistance to antibiotics. II. Requirement for a nutrient. III. cannot grow on a sole carbon source.
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F+ is a
small, circular chromosome.
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In Hfr the F factor is
integrated into their chromosome.
30
List four types of gene mapping in bacteria
1. interrupted mating (measured in minutes). 2. recombination frequency. 3. transformation. 4. transduction by phage.
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Define transformation
introduction of chromosomal DNA by physical means.
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Define interrupted mating
- partial transfer of genome. - passes to recipient in linear order. - distance between genes measured in minutes.
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How do we separate two strains after mating
using selective media.
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Define bacteriophages
- phages, bacterial viruses. | - have genes that are mapped.
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Type of transducing phage
P1, for generalized transduction.
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co-transducing gene mapping via
P1 phage.
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The closer two genes are, the higher rate of co-transduction (T/F)
T.
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The maximum distance in co-transduction is
2 minutes, 2 % of the bacterial genome.
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Define one-gene-one-enzyme hypothesis
- introduced by Beatle and Tatum. | - proposed that genes encode for proteins, from the analysis of mutant Neurospora.
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Define the biosynthetic pathway
- sequence of enzymatic steps in the synthesis of a specific end-product. - complementation in pathway can occur.
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Complementation determine
if mutation is on the same gene.
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Complementation test for Neurospora
fusion creating heterokaryon.
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Complementation test for E.coli
merodiploid, introduction of plasmid (episome).
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Complementation test for phage
co-infection, recombination DNA.
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Complementation test for eukaryotes
mating, recombination DNA.
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List 4 variation of single gene traits
1. incomplete dominance. 2. codominance. 3. multiple alleles. 4. lethal alleles.
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Define incomplete dominance
- no dominance observed. - genotypic ratios remain. - phenotypic ratio changes due to lack of pigment.
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Define codominance
both alleles are expressed in heterozygote.
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Define multiple alleles affecting a single gene trait
- ABO blood for example. | - A and B are codominant, third allele O is recessive.
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Define a lethal allele
- deviates from Mendelian ratios. | - Allele can be dominant for trait but recessive for lethality.
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List three variation of multiple genes affecting the same trait
1. two genes give rise two segregation ratios. 2. Epistatic genes. 3. Duplicate genes.
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Define epistatic genes
the expression of one gene overrides the other gene resulting in ratios deviating from Mendel's phenotypic ratios (9:3:4 / 9:7).
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Define duplicate genes
will give rise to 15:1 phenotypic ratio.
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Name and define Griffiths principle
1. "the transformation principle". | 2. could change the genotype of a non-virulent, causing it to a virulent.
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Avery discovered
"the transforming principle" as DNA.
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Hershey defined
DNA as the genetic material with T2 phage.
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Chargaff's rule
- relative frequencies of four nucleotides in DNA. - A=T, C=G. - A+G=C+T.
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Meselson proposed that DNA is
semi conservative, by labelling isotopes of nitrogen and subjecting them to a centrifuge.
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each chromatid before replication contains
single double-stranded DNA.
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Function of DNA Pol III
carries out most of the synthesis of DNA on both leading and lagging strand.
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Function of DNA Pol I
fills gaps in lagging strand with DNA.
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Types of Primase
dnaB,T and priA,B,C
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Function of ligase
contains RNA, and joins adjacent nucleotides by covalent bonds.
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Function of helicase
breaks H-bonds between nitrogenous bases.
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Type of covalent bond in DNA
phosphodiester bond.
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Pol I/III perform
- exonuclease activity as in proofreading in reverse 3'--> 5'. - remove bases from 3'-->5', add bases from 5'-->3'.
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Lagging strand is primed with
Ogazaki fragments.
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Ogazaki fragments are made up of
short RNA fragments.
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Type(s) origin(s) in bacteria
- single origin. | - autonomously replicating.
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Type(s) origin(s) in eukaryotes
-many origins.
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Replication occurs at
S phase.
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Define telomeres
at the ends of the lagging strand.
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Function of telomerase
- replicates DNA at the end. - contains its own RNA template, serving as template for DNA synthesis. - works on parent strand only. - particular telomere sequence. - last 2 bases attach, elongating parent strand. - makes sure that actual DNA isn't being cut off.
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What is overhang flap in DNA sequence
junk DNA synthesized by telomerase.

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