Give reasons: ‘Genetic code is universal’.

Name the parts marked ‘A’ and ‘B’ in the given transcription unit:

Differentiate - Leading stand and lagging strand

Differentiate - Template strand and coding strand.

Mention any two ways in which single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) identified in human genome can bring revolutionary change in biological and medical science.

State any three goals of the human genome project.

In E.coli, three enzymes β- galactosidase, permease and transacetylase are produced in the presence of lactose. Explain why the enzymes are not synthesized in the absence of lactose.

DNA acts as genetic material for the majority of living organisms and not the RNA. Give reasons to support the statement.

What are the properties that a molecule must possess to act as genetic material?

Name the various types of prokaryotic DNA polymerase. State their role in replication process.

Apart from DNA polymerase, name any other four enzymes which were involved in DNA replication of eukaryotic cell.

Define splicing

Given below is mRNA sequence. Mention the amino acids sequence that is formed after its translation.
3' AUGAAAGAUGGGUAA5'

Define translation unit.

Mention any four areas where DNA fingerprinting can be used.