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What determines the exact sequence of amino acids in a protein?
What determines the exact sequence of amino acids in a protein?
- Flagella
- Ribosomes
- Sequence of nucleotides in mRNA transcripts (correct)
- tRNA molecules
In prokaryotic cells, where does the conversion of genetic information in mRNA into protein take place?
In prokaryotic cells, where does the conversion of genetic information in mRNA into protein take place?
- Capsule
- Flagella
- Ribosomes (correct)
- tRNA molecules
Which cellular process occurs simultaneously in bacteria?
Which cellular process occurs simultaneously in bacteria?
- Transcription and translation (correct)
- Photosynthesis
- Replication
- Glycolysis
Which molecule is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis?
Which molecule is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis?
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the main function of mRNA in bacteria?
What is the main function of mRNA in bacteria?
Which nitrogenous base is unique to RNA and absent in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base is unique to RNA and absent in DNA?
What is the role of tRNA in gene expression?
What is the role of tRNA in gene expression?
During transcription, what initiates the binding of RNA polymerase to promoters?
During transcription, what initiates the binding of RNA polymerase to promoters?
Which component is responsible for compacting the bacterial genome +/- 1000 fold to fit in the cell?
Which component is responsible for compacting the bacterial genome +/- 1000 fold to fit in the cell?
What is the primary biological role of rRNA in bacteria?
What is the primary biological role of rRNA in bacteria?
