Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Mark F. Sanders, John L. Bowman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 13P
Answer the following questions concerning the accuracy of DNA polymerase during replication.
What general mechanism do DNA polymerases use to check the accuracy of
If a DNA replication error is detected by DNA polymerase, how is it corrected?
If a replication error escapes detection and correction, what kind of abnormality is most likely to exist at the site of replication error?
Identify two mechanisms that can correct the kind of abnormality resulting from the circumstances identified in part (c).
If the kind of abnormality identified in part (c) is not corrected before the next DNA replication cycle, what kind of mutation occurs?
DNA mismatch repair can accurately distinguish between the template strand and the newly replicated strand of a DNA duplex. What characteristic of DNA strands is used to make this distinction?
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Describe, in detail, causes for mutations that occur during replication. For each, use detail to describe how the mutation would occur, classify the type of mutation that results, and the effect it may have on the cell. What are two causes for mutations during replication? What is one cause for mutations at the end of replication? Differentiate between transition and transversion mutations. What are they, examples? How do point deletions/insertions lead to frameshift mutations- your answer should include what a “frame” is, what a codon is and how codons are responsible for making aa chains?
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The DNA would not exist in a supercoiled state.
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The DNA strands would contain pieces of RNA.
There would be no DNA replication on the leading or lagging strands.
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Chapter 11 Solutions
Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition)
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