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Name 2 things that are different between DNA and RNA as follows: DNA is/has __________________ while RNA is/has _____________________.

Explain the initiation of transcription in eukaryotes. Be sure to write about about proteins/DNA sequences that are important in this step IN ADDITION to WHERE it takes place in the cell.

Which of the following disorders is always a result of a single point mutation?

An infant born to a type O blood mother also has type O blood. Do a test cross to determine what the possible genotypes the father of this infant could be. Type the father’s possible genotype(s) in the blank provided.   You are required to show your work in order for your answers to be counted for this question.

Explain the termination of transcription in eukaryotes. Be sure to talk about proteins/DNA sequences that are important in this step IN ADDITION to WHERE it takes place in the cell.

Which region of a structural gene contains the information that specifies an amino acid sequence?

DNA replication occurs “semiconservatively.” Explain what is meant by “semiconservative.”

Explain the process involved in “gene expression.”

Eyelash length is an inherited trait. In the human population, there is an eyelash length gene. There are two possible variants of this gene – an allele for long eyelashes (> 1cm) and an allele for short eyelashes (1 cm or less). How many eyelash length alleles does an individual have in one of her/his somatic cells?

In general, the strength of extracted cores is lower than the strength of standard cylinders tested at an identical age.