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Molecular Basis of Inheritance MCQs

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Question 351 of 668
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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

For sequencing, the total DNA from a cell is isolated and converted into random fragments of relatively small sizes and cloned in suitable host using specialized vectors like BAC and _______
BAC (Bacterial Artificial Chromosome) and YAC (Yeast Artificial Chromosome) were used.
Question 352 of 668
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The fragments were sequenced using automated DNA sequencers that worked on the principle of a method developed by _______
Sanger sequencing method was used.
Question 353 of 668
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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

The human genome contains _______ million nucleotide bases.
The human genome has 3164.7 million (3.16 billion) bases.
Question 354 of 668
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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

The average gene consists of _______ bases.
The average gene size is 3000 bases.
Question 355 of 668
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The largest known human gene is _______
Dystrophin is the largest gene at 2.4 million bases.
Question 356 of 668
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Less than _______ percent of the genome codes for proteins.
Less than 2% of the genome codes for proteins.
Question 357 of 668
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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Repeated sequences make up very large portion of the human genome and are also called _______ DNA.
Repetitive or Satellite DNA forms a large bulk.
Question 358 of 668
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Chromosome 1 has most genes (2968), and the _______ has the fewest (231).
The Y chromosome has the fewest genes.
Question 359 of 668
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SNPs stand for Single Nucleotide _______
SNPs are Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms.
Question 360 of 668
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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

DNA fingerprinting involves identifying differences in some specific regions in DNA sequence called _______ DNA.
Fingerprinting uses repetitive DNA.
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