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What is the initial step in the process of transcription?
What is the initial step in the process of transcription?
- Binding of RNA polymerase to promoters (correct)
- Release of RNA and RNA polymerase at specific termination sites
- Incorporation of complementary ribonucleotides
- Conversion of genetic information in mRNA into protein
Where does translation occur in the cell?
Where does translation occur in the cell?
- Mitochondria
- Nucleus
- Ribosomes (correct)
- Endoplasmic reticulum
What determines the exact sequence of amino acids in a protein during translation?
What determines the exact sequence of amino acids in a protein during translation?
- Sequence of nucleotides in the mRNA transcripts (correct)
- Sequence of nucleotides in tRNA molecules
- Binding of RNA polymerase to promoters
- Genetic information in DNA
Which process involves the release of RNA and RNA polymerase at specific termination sites?
Which process involves the release of RNA and RNA polymerase at specific termination sites?
What type of polymerase is responsible for copying DNA into mRNA during transcription?
What type of polymerase is responsible for copying DNA into mRNA during transcription?
In bacteria, what process occurs simultaneously with transcription?
In bacteria, what process occurs simultaneously with transcription?
What is the function of RNA in the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology?
What is the function of RNA in the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology?
What is the main difference between DNA and RNA?
What is the main difference between DNA and RNA?
Which component of a bacterial cell contains the genetic material necessary for the development and functioning of the organism?
Which component of a bacterial cell contains the genetic material necessary for the development and functioning of the organism?
What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
In the context of gene expression, what is the role of promoter genes?
In the context of gene expression, what is the role of promoter genes?
What is the biological significance of supercoiling in bacterial chromosomes?
What is the biological significance of supercoiling in bacterial chromosomes?
