From the list below, which of the following is not a major feature of the Watson-Crick model for DNA?  

SHORT ANSWER QUESTION #3   According to what was discussed in class, only, explain the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology, then list and briefly describe the two major steps involved.  (3pts)   NOTE: When writing your response, note I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT provides you as an answer to this short answer question. Only responses derived from material from the course textbook, course lecture videos, or course powerpoint will be accepted. 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTION #2   According to what was discussed in class, only, list and describe the three post-transcriptional modifications by which pre-mRNA is transformed to mature mRNA which can then go on to participate in translation. Be thorough – I am looking for you to explain beyond the simple list I provided in class lecture materials. You should show me you understand each of the three pre-mRNA modifications. (3pts)   NOTE: When writing your response, note I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT provides you as an answer to this short answer question. Only responses derived from material from the course textbook, course lecture videos, or course powerpoint will be accepted. 

According to course materials, only, the purpose of Barr bodies is to ______.  Note: more than one correct response may apply. (2pts)  

From the list of statements below, choose the statement about twins and twin studies that is false.   

Consider a given trait in twins. For both twins to express the trait, they are said to be ___.   

Transcription is the process by which RNA is made from a DNA template.   

The structure of chromatin naturally inhibits access to DNA by transcription proteins.   

SHORT ANSWER QUESTION #7   Part 1: According to what was discussed in class, only, a sequence that causes an increase in gene expression when bound by a transcription factor is called a(n) ____. (1pt)   Part 2: According to what was discussed in class, only, a sequence that causes a decrease in gene expression when bound by a transcription factor is called a(n) ____. (1pt)   When responding to this two-part question, be sure to indicate which answer is associated with which question by labeling each answer as either “Part 1” or “Part 2”. Failure to do this will result in no points being awarded. Ultimately, don’t make me guess what your answer to each statement is (I won’t guess – I’ll just mark them wrong).    NOTE: When writing your response, note I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT provides you as an answer to these two fill-in-the-blank statements. Only responses derived from material from the course textbook, course lecture videos, or course powerpoint will be accepted. 

ESSAY QUESTION #1