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Question # 1

what is a phosphodiester bond?

  • Ans 1: The reaction between the phosphate group of one nucleotide and the hydroxyl group of another is a dehydration synthesis,eliminating a water molecule and forming covalent bond that links the two groups.The linkage is called a phosphodiester bond.
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12th Class Biology Chapter 20 Short Questions Preparation - Set 1

Question # 1

what is a phosphodiester bond?

  • Ans 1: The reaction between the phosphate group of one nucleotide and the hydroxyl group of another is a dehydration synthesis,eliminating a water molecule and forming covalent bond that links the two groups.The linkage is called a phosphodiester bond.
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12th Class Biology Chapter 20 Short Questions Preparation - Set 2

Question # 1

Give chromosomal theory of inheritance.

  • Ans 1: According to this theory,genes are located on chromosomes. At the time of cell division all the genes which are present on a chromosome,will go to same cell in which cell chromosome is transported.
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12th Class Biology Chapter 20 Short Questions Preparation - Set 3

Question # 1

Define genetic code.Give its properties.

  • Ans 1: Genetic code is combination of three nucleotides,which specify a particular amino acid.
  • Ans 2: Properties of genetic code are:
    i) Genetic code is universal ii) Genetic code is coma less iii) Genetic cod is triplet.
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12th Class Biology Chapter 20 Short Questions Preparation - Set 4

Question # 1

Write role of DNA ligase.

  • Ans 1: The function of DNA ligase is to fill the nicks (small gaps) or to join the Okazaki fragments to make a continuous strand of DNA.
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12th Class Biology Chapter 20 Short Questions Preparation - Set 5

Question # 1

What are nucleotides?

  • Ans 1: Nucleotide is structural unit of DNA. It composed of nitrogenous base,pentose sugar and phosphate group.
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12th Class Biology Chapter 20 Short Questions Preparation - Set 6

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What are Okazaki fragments? Also give their length.

  • Ans 1: During replication of DNA,one of its strands is discontinuously synthesized in the form of fragments called Okazaki fragments.Its length in eukaryotes is 100 to 200 nucleotides while in prokaryotes it is 1000 to 2000 nucleotides.
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