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Dr. Cooney
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GeneBiochem
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Summary Notes
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L. Van Warren
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Lecture 3: |
Questions
1) Q: List the absolutely essential functional elements
of mammalian chromosomes.
A1: According to page 766 of Lewin, Genes
VI, the minimum features required for the existence of a chromosome are:
a) Telomeres to insure survival (prevent fraying of the ends).
b) A centromere to support segregation.
c) An origin to initiate replication.
A2: According to the highlighted topics given in the first lecture. The essential elements are:
a) Telomeres
b) Centromeres
c) A replication origin.