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The document contains a series of exam questions related to genetics, DNA structure, and processes such as transcription and replication. It includes multiple-choice questions about base substitutions, DNA profiling, the Hershey-Chase experiment, and the transcription process, among others. Additionally, there are free-response questions that require explanations of concepts like replication, PCR, and the genetic code.

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The document contains a series of exam questions related to genetics, DNA structure, and processes such as transcription and replication. It includes multiple-choice questions about base substitutions, DNA profiling, the Hershey-Chase experiment, and the transcription process, among others. Additionally, there are free-response questions that require explanations of concepts like replication, PCR, and the genetic code.

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Unit 7 Exam…

1.​ A base substitution in a gene has changed a codon. Which of these consequences could result from a base
substitution in a codon?​
I. Another amino acid will be incorporated in the protein​
II. Translation will be terminated prematurely (too soon)
III. The same protein will be synthesized

A. ​ I only​ ​ B. ​ I and II only​ ​ C. ​ I and III only​ ​ D. ​ I, II and III

2.​ If 15 % of a sample of DNA is thymine, what percentage of the DNA is guanine?


A.​ 15%​ ​ B. ​ 25%​ ​ C. ​ 35%​ ​ D. ​ It cannot be determined.

3.​ Which of the following describes nucleosomes?


I. DNA wrapped around histone proteins
II. They aid in the formation of chromatin
III. They are not found in chromosomes
​ A. ​ I only​ ​ B.​ I and II only​ ​ C.​ II and III only​ ​ D.​ I, II and III

4.​ What conclusion can be made from the evidence from an analysis of DNA fragments
to the right?
A.​ Both children are related to both parents.
B.​ Child I is related to the man but child II is not.
C.​ Both children are unrelated to either of the parents.
D.​ Child II is related to the man but child I is not.

5.​ Which sequence of DNA would be suitable in DNA profiling?


A. ---ATTCGTGAATCAGCC--​ ​ ​
B. ---ATTCGTGATTCGTGA---
C. ---ATTCGTGATTGCAGC--
D. ---ATTCGTGAATTTGCC--

6.​ Which of the following statements about the Hershey-Chase experiment is true?
​ A. ​ The protein coats of bacteriophages were labeled with radioactive phosphorus.
B. ​ The DNA molecules of bacteriophages were labeled with radioactive sulfur.
C. ​ The protein coats of bacteriophages were labeled with radioactive sulfur.
​ D. ​ It was concluded that DNA was not the genetic material.

7.​ How does the transcription of DNA into RNA proceed?


A. ​ From 3′ to 5′ in exons only
B. ​ From 3′ to 5′ in exons and from 5′ to 3′ in introns
C. ​ From 3′ to 5′ in introns and from 5′ to 3′ in exons
D. ​ From 5′ to 3′ in exons and introns

8.​ What happens during transcription in eukaryotes?


A. Polysomes move
B. Nucleosomes are phosphorylated
C. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter
D. Okazaki fragments are produced
9.​ What happens during the formation of Okazaki fragments?
​ A. ​ DNA polymerase III adds nucleotides in the 3´ → 5´ direction.
​ B. ​ DNA polymerase III adds nucleotides in the 5´ → 3´ direction.
​ C. ​ DNA polymerase I adds nucleotides in the 5´ → 3´ direction.
​ D. ​ RNA polymerase adds nucleotides in the 3´ → 5´ direction.

10.​ The diagram shows results of electrophoresis of DNA from a crime scene. Which suspect could be implicated
as the criminal, according to the gel of DNA shown?

A. ​ Suspect 1
B. ​ Suspect 2
C. ​ Suspect 3
D. ​ Suspect 4

11.​ How does DNA replicate?


A.​ The deoxyribose of a free nucleotide is linked to the phosphate of the last nucleotide in the chain.
​ B.​ The phosphate of a free nucleotide is linked to the deoxyribose of the last nucleotide in the chain.
​ C.​ Nucleotides are linked in a 3′ to 5′ direction and the new strands are antiparallel to the template strands.
D.​ Nucleotides are linked in a 5′ to 3′ direction and the new strands are parallel to the template strands.

12.​ Which are necessary to make DNA replication semi-conservative?


I. Separation of the strands by helicase
II. Complementary base pairing
III. Use of a pre-existing strand as a template
A. ​ I and II only
B.​ I and III only
C.​ II and III only
D.​ I, II and III
13.​ Which sequence represents the order of events in protein synthesis?

14.​ The antisense strand on the DNA molecule coding for three codons of a gene is:
TATCGCACG​
What are the anticodons of the three tRNA molecules that correspond to this sequence?
A. ​ UAU, CGC and ACG
B. ​ ATA, GCG and TGC
C. ​ AUA, GCG and UGC
D. ​ TAT, CGC and AC

15.​ Which sequence of bases and amino acids could be produced by transcription and translation of the
DNA molecule shown?
Free Response.
1.​ Use the diagram below for all of question 1 (a-f).

a. ​ How many nucleotides are in the molecule above? (1)

b.​ Which letter in the diagram points to deoxyribose? (1)

c.​ Which letter(s) point to hydrogen bonds? (1)

d.​ Which letter(s) point to covalent bonds? (1)

2.​ Use the diagram below for questions a and b.

a. ​ Which letter represents an Okazaki fragment? (1)

b.​ Which letters represent the 5' ends of the parent


DNA molecule? (1)

3.​ a.​ Explain replication on the leading strand in prokaryotic cells. (5)

b.​ Describe the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). (4)

c.​ Describe the application of DNA profiling in forensic investigations. (5)


d.​ Gel electrophoresis was used to separate and visualize the alleles on DNA fragments B3 and B5 .​
​ The gel, with two bands of DNA, is shown below to the right. Explain, using evidence from the ​
​ diagram, which fragments are in band 1 and band 2 . (3)

4.​ a.​ Describe the genetic code and its relationship to polypeptides and proteins.​ (3)

b.​ Explain the process of transcription in prokaryotes. (5)

c. ​ Outline the roles of the different binding sites for tRNA in ribosomes during translation. (4)

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