A. A CEN fragment derived from one chromosome can replace the centromere of another chromosome with no apparent consequence.

B. CEN are used simply to attach the chromosome to the spindle, and play no role in distinguishing one chromosome from another.

#Question id: 4220

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

A particular triplet of bases in the template strand of DNA is 5′-AGT-3′. What would be the corresponding codon for the mRNA that is transcribed?

#Question id: 4221

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

The genetic code is essentially the same for all organisms. From this, one can logically assume which of the following statements to be true?

#Question id: 4222

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

Use the figure to answer the question. The figure shows a simple metabolic pathway. According to Beadle and Tatum's hypothesis, how many genes are necessary for this pathway?

#Question id: 4223

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

Use the figure to answer the question. Refer to the metabolic pathway illustrated. If A, B, and C are all required for growth, a strain that is mutant for the gene-encoding enzyme A would be able to grow on medium supplemented with which of the following nutrient(s)?

#Question id: 4224

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

Use the figure to answer the question Refer to the metabolic pathway illustrated. If A, B, and C are all required for growth, a strain mutant for the gene encoding enzyme B would be able to grow on medium supplemented with which of the following nutrient(s)?

#Question id: 4225

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

The following question refers to table of codons. Which of the following sequences of nucleotides are possible in the template strand of DNA that would code for the polypeptide sequence Phe-Leu-Ile-Val?