PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

GENETICS AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some yeast genes can be replaced by human genes that then continue to produce the same human proteins in the yeast cells. Which statement helps explain this evidence?
A
The DNA of yeast cells and human is identical
B
yeast and humans have the same number of chromosomes
C
The genetic code is universal
D
Yeast and humans are both eukaryotes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some yeast genes can be replaced by human genes that then continue to produce the same human proteins in the yeast cells. Which statement helps to explain this evidence? The genetic code is universal.

Detailed explanation-2: -"It means that the same genes can carry out the same functions after 1 billion years of divergence.” Scientists have known for years that humans share molecular similarities with the microorganisms that help make our bread and beer. Our genome contains counterparts to one-third of yeast genes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although it may seem that yeast and humans have little in common, yeast is a eukaryotic organism. This means that, like our cells, yeast cells have a nucleus that contains DNA? packaged in chromosomes?. Yeast cells share many basic biological properties with our cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Evidence of Evolution: Universal Genetic Code All organisms use DNA to store genetic information (with the exception of some viruses). They all use the same four bases (G, A, C, and T-or U if you’re talking about RNA) and make the same amino acids. This is why DNA provides us with the universal genetic code.

Detailed explanation-5: -The genetic code is universal. All known living organisms use the same genetic code. This shows that all organisms share a common evolutionary history. The genetic code is unambiguous. Each codon codes for just one amino acid (or start or stop).

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