Open QuestionAlbinism, an autosomal recessive trait characterized by an absence of skin pigmentation, is found in 1 in 4000 people in populations at equilibrium. Brachydactyly, an autosomal dominant trait producing shortened fingers and toes, is found in 1 in 6000 people in populations at equilibrium. For each of these traits, calculate the frequency ofthe recessive allele at the locus
Open QuestionA primitive eukaryote was discovered that displayed a unique nucleic acid as its genetic material. Analysis provided the following information:A major hyperchromic shift is evident upon heating and monitoring UV absorption at 260 nm.
Open QuestionA primitive eukaryote was discovered that displayed a unique nucleic acid as its genetic material. Analysis provided the following information:The general X-ray diffraction pattern is similar to that of DNA, but with somewhat different dimensions and more irregularity.
Open QuestionWhat results from the experiments of Frederick Griffith provided the strongest support for his conclusion that a transformation factor is responsible for heredity?
Open QuestionIn this chapter, we first focused on the information that showed DNA to be the genetic material and then discussed the structure of DNA as proposed by Watson and Crick. We concluded the chapter by describing various techniques developed to study DNA. Along the way, we found many opportunities to consider the methods and reasoning by which much of this information was acquired. From the explanations given in the chapter, what answers would you propose to the following fundamental questions:How do we know that DNA also serves as the genetic material in eukaryotes such as humans?