
The given diagram represents a transcription unit in DNA. Which of the following statements correctly describes the transcription unit?


X is the sense strand.
Y strand has a complementary base sequence to the newly synthesised RNA strand.


Important Questions on Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Select the option which correctly labels and .


Select the option which correctly identifies



Select the option that correctly fills up the blanks in statements.
(I) __(A)__% of the genome codes for protein in human beings.
(II) In humans, the largest gene is present on __(B)__ chromosome.
(III) Chromosome __(C)__ has the most number of genes and the chromosome __(D)__ has the fewest.

Study the following statements with respect to DNA fingerprinting.
(A) The process of DNA fingerprinting involves a specific sequence of DNA known as 'repetitive DNA'.
(B) VNTR belongs to a class of satellite DNA referred to as microsatellite.
(C) In addition to the application in forensic science, it has much wider applications, such as in determining population and genetic diversity.

Find out the incorrect statement with respect to the diagram representing translation in bacteria.

Read the following statements with respect to lac operon, and select the correct option.
A. It has three structural genes.
B. Glucose can act as an inducer.
C. Repressor protein acts in the presence of lactose.
D. Repressor is synthesized by the regulator gene.
