The DNA of Virtually Every Cell Is Underwound (I

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Short Answer

The DNA of virtually every cell is underwound (i.e., negatively supercoiled) relative to B-form DNA. In bacteria, an enzyme called (a) _____ introduces negative supertwists into DNA using (b) _____ as a source of energy. This enzyme is classified as a type (c) _____, which affects the linking number in steps of (d) _____. The usual substrate for this enzyme within an E. coli cell is the bacterial chromosome. This circular DNA molecule of 4,700,000 base pairs has a linking number of approximately (e) _____ when it is closed and relaxed. This enzyme would (f) _____ (decrease/increase/not change) this linking number when acting upon this DNA molecule in the presence of the above energy source.

Identify the conditions for profit maximization and loss minimization in monopolistic competition.

Understand the key characteristics and outcomes of monopolistic competition.

Determine the conditions for long-run equilibrium in monopolistic competition and how price equates to average total cost.

Analyze the impact of an increase in demand within monopolistically competitive markets and predict market dynamics.

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