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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.

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

DNA fingerprinting is the technique developed by Alec Jeffreys, it is used for comparing the DNA sequence of two individuals by identifying differences in the repetitive DNA sequences of the individuals.

Applications of DNA Fingerprinting

1. Paternity disputes can be solved by DNA fingerprinting.

2. Evolutionary relation between the species.

3. It can be used in determining population and genetic diversities .

4.It is very useful in the detection of crime and legal pursuits.

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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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