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What is the function of RNA polymerase in the process of transcription?
What is the function of RNA polymerase in the process of transcription?
- To read the codons in the correct reading frame
- To translate the mRNA into a polypeptide
- To catalyze RNA synthesis and join RNA nucleotides (correct)
- To modify the ends of the primary transcript
What is the purpose of the 5' cap and poly-A tail added to the primary transcript during RNA processing?
What is the purpose of the 5' cap and poly-A tail added to the primary transcript during RNA processing?
- To facilitate the export of mRNA to the cytoplasm
- To protect mRNA from hydrolytic enzymes
- To help ribosomes attach to the 5' end
- All of the above (correct)
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in the process of translation?
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in the process of translation?
- To regulate gene expression
- To modify the polypeptide chain after synthesis
- To facilitate the coupling of mRNA codons with tRNA anticodons (correct)
- To synthesize polypeptides
What is the purpose of the signal peptide in protein synthesis?
What is the purpose of the signal peptide in protein synthesis?
What type of mutation replaces one nucleotide and its partner with another pair of nucleotides?
What type of mutation replaces one nucleotide and its partner with another pair of nucleotides?
What is the function of an operon in gene regulation?
What is the function of an operon in gene regulation?
What is the role of histone acetylation in gene regulation?
What is the role of histone acetylation in gene regulation?
What is the purpose of enhancers in gene regulation?
What is the purpose of enhancers in gene regulation?
What is the result of a mutation that alters normal cell growth and division?
What is the result of a mutation that alters normal cell growth and division?
What is the role of DNA methylation in gene regulation?
What is the role of DNA methylation in gene regulation?