How is an F′ factor different from an F factor?

Q: A human STR locus contains a tandem repeat (TAGA), where n may be any number between 5 and 15. How…

A: Introduction The traits of a living organism are determined by its genotype. These traits are…

Q: 18) Based on your knowledge of lactose system in prokaryotes) and considering the following…

A: Operon is the gene regulatory mechanism of prokaryotic organisms. In case of lactose operon the…

Q: What does selection strength mean in nucleotide selectivity? How to calculate it?

A: Introduction  Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, which are the genetic material…

Q: Why is deleting one nucleotide generally more detrimental than deleting three?

A: Nucleotides are monomeric units of nucleic acids.They are phosphate esters of nucleosides and made…

Q: What are the similarities and differences in the synthesis of DNA in the leading and lagging strands…

A: DNA synthesis is the process known as DNA replication. E.coli have circular DNA. DNA is a molecule…

Q: Which one of the following represents only a pericentric inversion of AB * CDEF? ( * denotes the…

A: Chromosomal inversion is a rearrangement of the chromosome by breaking at a point is attached back…

Q: Which step of the Central Dogma is responsible for transmission of genetic information from…

A: The central dogma is a process through which the information present in the DNA is converted into…

Q: are there two helicases because its being split both ways or just one?

A: It is an enzyme that plays major role in the unwinding of double stranded DNA molecule during…

Q: Why is DNA supercoiling called supercoiling rather than just coiling? Why is positive supercoiling…

A: DNA supercoiling is an important process for the cells as it allows the packings of large DNA into a…

Q: Explain

A: The question is asking to calculate the melting temperature (Tm) and the percentage of…

Q: Describe the common strategy (steps) for protein sequencing, starting with a biological sample…

A: Proteins are one of the 4 major biomacromolecules. Proteins are the most abundant of the 4…

Q: What is the underlying genetic defect that causes xeroderma pigmentosum?How can the symptoms of this…

A: Xeroderma pigmentosum condition is a result of specific mutations in the DNA and it is the autosomal…

Q: Are polynucleotides synthesized 3′ to 5′ or 5′ to 3′?

A: Polynucleotide molecule is a biopolymer composed of 3 or more nucleotide monomers covalently bounded…

Q: What causes trinucleotide repeat expansion?

A: Trinucleotide repeat expansion refers to the phenomenon where trinucleotide sequences in certain…

Q: Why is the α-helix so prevalent?

A: The primary structure is formed by the sequence of amino acids forming a polypeptide chain, linked…

Q: A. In replicate analyses, the carbohydrate content of a glycoprotein ( a protein with sugars…

A: According to the given data, the glycoprotein having 11.9g of carbohydrate content in 100g of…

Q: People who carry a theoretical genetic disorder (called B-disease) can be identified from a 2kb DNA…

A: The SNP is single-nucleotide polymorphism is a variation of DNA sequence that occurs when single…

Q: You learned in Problem 21 in Chapter 7 that theneurodegenerative disease ALS can be caused by…

A: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a paralyzing neurodegenerative disease which is usually fatal…

Q: Hydroxylamine (HA) causes only G • C → A • T transitions in DNA. Will HA produce nonsense mutations…

A: DNA is the genetic material in most living organisms. It is the information hub of the cell that…

Q: Why do A-T base pairs inhibit left-handed DNA formation?

A: The capacity of nucleic acids to guide their own reproduction from monomers makes them unique.…

Q: Silent mutations that occur in DNA are quite common in living cells and usually involve no effects…

A: silent mutation is a type of point mutation in DNA that doesn't show any observable effect on the…

Q: What does it mean for a mutation to be allelic?

A: Mutation is the alteration in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism. It takes place…

Q: 54. 35delG mutation in the connexin 26 gene is an autosomal recessive condition that has been…

A: An organism has phenotype and genotype. Phenotype is the observable characteristics and genotype is…

Q: Why single strand DNA more dense than double stand?

A: DNA is the material of heredity or nucleic acid present in all the prokaryotes and eukaryotic…

Q: What is the principle behind the very specific sequence in donning and doffing PPEs? Explain

A: PPE -- refers to the personal protective equipments which help against the spread of infection and…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.