Molecular Genetics — Flashcards

One feature of the genetic code is that it is _____: each codon specifies only 1 amino acid

A _____ mutation occurs when a nucleotide substitution codes for a stop codon

In both Angelman syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome, the most common abnormality is a gene _____

A _____ is made up of a strand of DNA wrapped nearly twice around two copies of H2A, H2B, H3, and H4

What tumour suppressor gene does the E6 protein from Human Papillomavirus (HPV) bind to and inhibit?_____

What chromosome is cyclin D1 located on? _____

Which tumor suppressor genes are associated with colon cancer?_____

What is the mode of inheritance of Tay-Sachs disease?_____

Which purine is characterized by no amino group at the 12 o'clock position?_____

If alleles at two loci are inherited equally as expected by chance, the loci are said to be in _____