(a) Plasmid DNA and chromosomal DNA
Plasmid DNA |
Chromosomal DNA |
Plasmid DNA is an extra-chromosomal DNA molecule in bacteria that is capable of replicating, independent of chromosomal DNA. |
Chromosomal DNA is the entire DNA of an organism present inside chromosomes. |
(b) RNA and DNA
RNA |
DNA |
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1. |
RNA is a single stranded molecule. |
DNA is a double stranded molecule. |
2. |
It contains ribose sugar. |
It contains deoxyribose sugar. |
3. |
The pyrimidines in RNA are adenine and uracil. |
The pyrimidines in DNA are adenine and thymine. |
4 |
RNA cannot replicate itself. |
DNA molecules have the ability to replicate. |
5 |
It is a component of the ribosomes. |
It is a component of the chromosomes. |
(c) Exonuclease and Endonuclease
Exonuclease |
Endonuclease |
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It is a type of restriction enzyme that removes the nucleotide from 5’ or 3’ ends of the DNA molecule. |
It is a type of restriction enzyme that makes a cut within the DNA at a specific site to generate sticky ends. |
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)
(b) Humans are__________. (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous)
(c) Fertilization is __________ in humans. (external/internal)
(d) Male and female gametes are __________. (diploid/haploid)
(e) Zygote is __________. (diploid/haploid)
(f) The process of release of the ovum from a mature follicle is called__________.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called the __________.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _____________.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in _____________.
(j) Zygote divides to form _____________which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called ____________.