Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 10, Problem 3TYK
A major difference between hereditary information in eukaryotes and prokaryotes is:
a. in prokaryotes, the hereditary information is distributed among individual, linear DNA molecules in the nucleus.
b. in eukaryotes, the hereditary information is encoded in a single, circular DNA molecule.
c. in prokaryotes, the hereditary information is usually distributed among multiple circular DNA molecules in the cytoplasm.
d. in eukaryotes, the hereditary information is distributed among individual, linear DNA molecules in the cytoplasm.
e. in eukaryotes, the hereditary information is distributed amoung individual, linear DNA molecules in the nucleus.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Early researchers experimented with nucleoplasmin and demonstrated that proteins targeted to the nucleus have a specific nuclear localization sequence. Remembering this experiment, which of the following statements is true?
a.
The core nucleoplasmin fragment ended up in the nucleus.
b.
nucleoplasmin does not require a nuclear localization sequence to enter the nucleus
c.
The tail nucleoplasmin fragment has the nuclear localization sequence
d.
Nuceloplasmin was fragmented and the parts were injected into the same cell
A.) There is no change in the DNA sequence if nucleotides are added or removed, it will have no effect to the cell. B.) Mutations in the DNA sequence are all irreversible.
A. Statement A is correct
B. Statement B is correct
C. Both A and B are correct
D. Both A and B are incorrect
Scientists are working to develop gene therapy to treat Batten disease, also known as Late Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (LINCL). This fatal, autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder results from a mutation in the gene that codes for the enzyme TPP1 (Tripeptidyl peptidase 1). In the absence of this enzyme, a substance called ceroid lipofuscin accumulates in lysosomes in the brain, resulting in seizures, blindness, decline in cognitive function and motor skills, dementia, and death by the late teens or early 20’s. The TPP1 gene is 6695 bp in length. Think about the characteristics of Batten disease, and then suggest an approach to gene therapy that might be effective for this specific genetic disorder. You may assume that your research team is working in the U.S. and your research is funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
1. Briefly outline a procedure that you could use to carry out the gene therapy for Batten disease.
Chapter 10 Solutions
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 10.1 - What are the three interrelated systems that...Ch. 10.1 - Prob. 2SBCh. 10.1 - Prob. 3SBCh. 10.1 - Prob. 4SBCh. 10.2 - Compare the chromosome content of daughter cells...Ch. 10.2 - Prob. 2SBCh. 10.2 - Prob. 3SBCh. 10.3 - How does spindle formation differ in animals and...Ch. 10.3 - Prob. 2SBCh. 10.4 - Prob. 1SB
Ch. 10.4 - Prob. 2SBCh. 10.4 - What is an oncogene? How might an oncogene affect...Ch. 10.4 - Prob. 4SBCh. 10.5 - Prob. 1SBCh. 10.5 - Prob. 2SBCh. 10 - During the cell cycle, the DNA mass of a cell:...Ch. 10 - A tumor suppressor protein, p21, inhibits Cdk1....Ch. 10 - A major difference between hereditary information...Ch. 10 - The major microtubule organizing center of the...Ch. 10 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 10 - Which of the following statements about mitosis is...Ch. 10 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 10 - Which of the following statements about cell cycle...Ch. 10 - Which of the following is not a characteristic of...Ch. 10 - Which of the following does not accurately...Ch. 10 - In bacteria: a. several chromosomes undergo...Ch. 10 - Prob. 12TYKCh. 10 - Discuss Concepts A cell has 38 chromosomes. After...Ch. 10 - Prob. 14TYKCh. 10 - Prob. 15TYKCh. 10 - Apply Evolutionary Thinking The genes and proteins...Ch. 10 - Biologists have long been interested in the...Ch. 10 - Prob. 2ITD
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- A protein is normally secreted from the cell. A team of scientists attempts to redirect this protein to the inside of the nucleus by mutating the sequence of the gene. Unfortunately, after this mutation, the protein is no longer secreted, but it is now localized to the cytosol and not the nucleus. Briefly answer the two questions below: Identify the sequence that was mutated by the scientists and explain your reasoning. a. b. What additional mutation must be made by the scientists to redirect this protein to the nucleus? Explain your reasoning.arrow_forwardA cell is homozygous for a LOF mutation in the histone acetyltransferase (HAT) gene. Which of the following is/are true? a. Chromatin in the cell will be more condensed than usual, decreasing expression of genes that should be expressed. b. This will lead to histones with more positive charges on their tails, increasing the interaction between histones and the DNA backbone. c. This will lead to a decrease in DNA methylation and therefore cause an increase in gene expression. d. Chromatin in the cell will be less condensed than usual, increasing expression of genes that should not be expressed.arrow_forwardA few genes produce regulatory molecules that help the cell assemble proteins. The journey from gene to protein is complex and tightly controlled within each cell. Which of the following statements best describes the role of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis? * A. DNA is the primary genetic material contained within a cell. B. DNA is the long-term storage while RNA is the messenger containing instruction from DNA C. DNA creates protein during protein synthesis & converts it into usable molecules while RNA assembles amino acid into a protein. D. All of the above. Humans and chimpanzees share many common characteristics. How would you explain the similarities of the amino acid sequences that can be found in both organisms? * A. Two groups share a relatively common ancestor B. Humans evolved from chimpanzees C. Two groups belong to the same species D. Chimpanzees evolved from…arrow_forward
- All of the following regarding ribosomes are true EXCEPT: A. Ribosomes are comprised of protein and RNA. B. Ribosomes coordinate with initiation and elongation factors to regulate translation. C. Ribosomes bind transcripts in their promoters. D. Prokaryotic ribosomes are comprised of a large and a small subunit. E. Ribosomes in eukaryotic cells bind to complete transcripts.arrow_forwardYou are investigating the transport of proteins into the ER in various mutant cells. Where would you expect to find ER proteins in a cell in which the gene encoding TOM proteins have been knocked out? a. Proteasome b. Cytoplasm c. Mitochondria d. nucleus e. ERarrow_forwardLike Hurler syndrome, Fabry disease involves an abnormal accumulationof substances within lysosomes. However, the lysosomes of individuals with Fabry disease show an abnormal accumulation of lipids. The defective enzyme is α-galactosidase A, which is a lysosomal enzyme that functions in lipid metabolism. The defect causes cell damage, especially to the kidneys, heart, and eyes. The gene that encodes α-galactosidase A is found on the X chromosome. Let’s suppose a phenotypically unaffected couple producestwo sons with Fabry disease and one phenotypically unaffecteddaughter. What is the probability that the daughter will have anaffected son?arrow_forward
- In a Eukaryotic cell, Transcription occurs in the _____________________ of a cell while Translation occurs in the ______________________ a. Nucleus / Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum b. Golgi Apparatus / Lysosomes c. Nucleus / Nucleolus d. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum / Rough Endoplasmic Reticulumarrow_forwardFor each of the following, identify the type of RNA involved (mRNA, rRNA, or tRNA). a. Transports the correct amino acid to the ribosome, using the information encoded in the mRNA. b. Is a major component of ribosomes. c. Specifies the order of amino acids in a protein, using a series of three-base codons, where different amino acids are specified by particular codons. d. Contains a three-base anticodon that pairs with a complementary codon revealed in the mRNA. e. Assists in making the bonds that link amino acids together to make a protein.arrow_forwardIdentify which of the following statements is a lie? Select one: a. Apoptosis occurs as the body produces certain enzymes that initiate degradation of nuclear and cytoplasmic material, breaking the cell into necrosis bodies. b. Apoptosis helps maintain a healthy and normal population of cells. c. Apoptosis plays an essential role in growth, immune surveillance, and embryological development.arrow_forward
- A cultured mouse cell line has a mutation in a gene encoding a ribosomal protein. The mutant protein impairs the fidelity of translation such that incorrect amino acids are incorporated at higher rates than normal during protein synthesis. It also slows the rate of mRNA translation and increases the duration of the cell cycle, i.e., the mutant cells grow and divide more slowly. Researchers noted that these cells express higher levels of chaperone proteins than normal cells. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the elevated chaperone levels.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is NOT true about chromatin architecture? A. The histone tails on heterochromatin are deacetylated B. Heterochromatin is heavily methylated C. Euchromatin is more likely to contain genes that are expressed at that time D. Euchromatin is heavily methylatedarrow_forwarda. Which gene is mutated in individuals with sickle-cell anemia? b. What are the major symptoms of this disorder? c. What was the first published scientific description of sickle-cell anemia? d. Describe two other features of this disorder that you learned from the OMIM database and state where in the database you found this informationarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSON
Biology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education
Mechanisms of Genetic Change or Evolution; Author: Scientist Cindy;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FE8WvGzS4Q;License: Standard Youtube License