Practice Gene in Terms of Complementation (Functional Definition - The Cistron) - 6.5.2 | Module 6: Information Transfer - The Blueprint of Life and Its Management | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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6.5.2 - Gene in Terms of Complementation (Functional Definition - The Cistron)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a cistron?

💡 Hint: Think about the function of genes.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of a complementation test?

💡 Hint: Consider what you are testing when using this method.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a cistron?

  • A coding sequence in DNA
  • A unit of heredity
  • A functional gene

💡 Hint: Think about its operational definition.

Question 2

True or False: Complementation tests can only be performed on diploids.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the genetic organisms used in such tests.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have two strains of bacteria, one unable to metabolize sugar A and the other unable to metabolize sugar B. You cross them and find the offspring can metabolize both sugars. Explain what this implies about the genes involved.

💡 Hint: Think about how metabolic pathways rely on different enzymes.

Question 2

In a lab experiment, two strains that both produce mutant phenotypes are crossed, and all offspring display the mutant phenotype. What conclusion can you draw?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of what this means for gene function and complementation.

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