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The unequivocal proof that DNA is the genetic material, came from the experiments of which scientists:
  • A
    Schleiden and Schwann
  • B
    Mathew Meselson and Franklin Stahl
  • C
    Francois Jacob and Jacque Monod
  • Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase

Answer: D.

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Which among the following amino acidare found in excess in the histone protein:
  • A
    Lysine and Glycine
  • B
    Glycine and meithionin
  • Lysine and Arginine
  • D
    Glycine and Arginine

Answer: C.

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Write about the following :
(i) Genetic code has dual functions.
(ii) A segment of DNA coding for polypeptide.
(iii) Fragments of DNA joined by which enzyme.
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What do you mean by semi-conservative replication? Describe the experiment conducted by Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl to prove that semi-conservative replication occurs in DNA. Draw a diagram of the semi-conservative DNA replication model.###What is the semi-conservative replication of DNA? Who proved this? Explain this experiment in detail.
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(i) Write the name of the disease occurring as a result of point mutation.
(ii) Explain the lac operon.
(iii) Draw a labelled diagram of the lac operon.
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$(i)$ Explain the amino acylation process of $\text{t RNA}$ and describe its role in the translation process.
$(ii)$ How does the translation process start in prokaryotes $($infinite nuclei$)$? Describe.
$(iii) $ Where are the untranslated regions located in $\text{m-RNA}$ and why?
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What do you mean by transcription? Explain the transcription process with a well labelled
diagram.###What is transcription? Explain the transcription process in bacteria by making a labelled diagram.###Explain the transcription process in bacteria and make a diagram.
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