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Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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71. Describe the steps in the sequencing of human genome.

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72. List the applications and future challenges of human genome project.

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73. What is satellite DNA ? Name their two types. Mention the basis for their classification.

Satellite DNA refers to the repetitive DNA sequences, which do not code for any proteins, but form a large portion of human genome; they show high degree of polymorphism.

Types of satellite DNA are:
(i) micro satellites
(ii) mini satellites

The criteria for their classification includes :

(i) Base composition— A : T rich or G : C rich

(ii) Length of segment

(iii) Number of repetitive units.

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74. What is DNA finger printing ? Mention its applications.

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75. What are aims of bioinformatics ?

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76.

How did Hershey and Chase differentiate between DNA and protein in their experiment while proving that DNA is the genetic material?

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77. List the characteristics of DNA molecule.

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78.

Describe briefly the mechanism of DNA replication.

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79.

Make a table showing genetic codes and the corresponding amino acids coded by genetic codes.

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80.

What is the basic purpose of translation

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