Genome Multiple Questions and Answers.
Exercise Questions ::
Molecular Genetics
6. | Name the sequences which are present in more than one copy in a haploid genome? |
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| A. | Nonrepetitive DNA |
| B. | Highly repetitive DNA |
| C. | Repetitive DNA |
| D. | Minisatellite |
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| Answer: Option C |
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Repetitive DNA are the sequences that are present in the haploid genome and are of multiple copies. |
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| Answer: Option C |
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Alphoid DNA is a human satellite DNA, which is mainly found in the centromere region. |
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8. | Mark the INCORRECT statement about minisatellites? |
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| A. | Tendemly repetited DNA |
| B. | Form clusters up to 20kb in length |
| C. | Shorter clusters |
| D. | Found in the centromere region |
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| Answer: Option D |
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Minisatellites are mainly found at or close to telomere region. Alphoid DNA is mainly found in the centromere region. |
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9. | Where does microsatellite DNA present in the chromosomes? |
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| A. | Dispersed throughout the chromosome |
| B. | At the telomere end |
| C. | At the centromere |
| D. | Mainly at metacentric region |
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| Answer: Option A |
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Microsatellite DNA is less than 150bp and found in a dispersed condition all over the chromosome. |
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