The lac operon and trp operon are genetic regulatory systems in prokaryotes. The lac operon controls the expression of genes responsible for lactose metabolism, allowing bacteria to use lactose as a carbon source. The trp operon regulates genes involved in tryptophan synthesis, ensuring its production when tryptophan is scarce. This […]
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MCQ on Genetic Markers
Genetic markers are specific DNA sequences or variations that serve as identifiable points on a person’s or organism’s genome. They are used in genetic research, diagnostics, and ancestry tracing to identify genetic traits, mutations, or associations with diseases, providing valuable insights into an individual’s or population’s genetics. This is an […]
Continue ReadingRegulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes MCQ
In eukaryotes, regulation of gene expression is a complex process that controls when and to what extent genes are transcribed and translated into proteins. This regulation involves various mechanisms, including transcription factors, chromatin remodelling, RNA processing, and post-translational modifications, ensuring precise control of cellular functions and responses to environmental cues. […]
Continue ReadingChromosome Banding Techniques: Insights into Genetic Analysis
What is Chromosome Banding? Chromosome banding is an essential technique used in chromosome karyotyping to identify normal and abnormal chromosomes for clinical and research purposes. This technique involves staining the chromosomes to create distinctive patterns or bands on the chromosomes. The unique banding pattens helps to identify individual chromosomes and […]
Continue ReadingDifferent Forms of DNA (A-DNA, B-DNA and Z-DNA) A Comparison Table with PPT
Different Types of DNA Conformations DNA, the genetic information carrier molecule of the cell, is a long polymer of nucleotides and can adopt different types of structural conformations. The various types of conformations that the DNA can adopt depend on different factors such as: 1. Hydration level 2. Salt concentration […]
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