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Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of transcription?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of transcription?
- Transcription involves the synthesis of new DNA molecules from an existing mRNA template.
- DNA serves as a template for the production of tRNA molecules.
- mRNA is synthesized using DNA as a template, with one strand being transcribed. (correct)
- During transcription, both strands of the DNA double helix are simultaneously used as templates.
What is the primary function of the process of translation?
What is the primary function of the process of translation?
- To convert the genetic information encoded in mRNA into a functional protein. (correct)
- To synthesize new DNA molecules from an mRNA template.
- To produce tRNA molecules that carry amino acids to the ribosome.
- To regulate the expression of genes by modifying the mRNA sequence.
Beadle and Tatum's one gene, one enzyme hypothesis proposed that:
Beadle and Tatum's one gene, one enzyme hypothesis proposed that:
- Each gene codes for a specific enzyme involved in a metabolic pathway. (correct)
- A single gene can code for multiple enzymes involved in different metabolic pathways.
- Enzymes are not directly related to gene expression and are produced independently.
- The same enzyme can be produced by multiple genes working in tandem.
Which of the following scenarios represents an exception to the one gene, one protein hypothesis?
Which of the following scenarios represents an exception to the one gene, one protein hypothesis?
In the context of protein structure, what is the significance of domains?
In the context of protein structure, what is the significance of domains?
Which of the following molecules serves as a template during the process of translation?
Which of the following molecules serves as a template during the process of translation?
Which of the following is a key difference between transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which of the following is a key difference between transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is the function of the polyadenylation signal sequence (AAUAAA) in eukaryotic transcription?
What is the function of the polyadenylation signal sequence (AAUAAA) in eukaryotic transcription?
How does the process of transcription initiation differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
How does the process of transcription initiation differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which of the following is a function of non-linear RNA structures?
Which of the following is a function of non-linear RNA structures?
What is the primary difference between the roles of general and enhancer transcription factors in eukaryotic gene expression?
What is the primary difference between the roles of general and enhancer transcription factors in eukaryotic gene expression?
How does the process of transcription termination differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
How does the process of transcription termination differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
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