Central Dogma of Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA & Proteins

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What is the main function of DNA in cells?

To store genetic information

Which of the following is NOT a component of a DNA nucleotide?

Ribose sugar

What type of bond connects the nucleotides in a DNA strand?

Phosphodiester bond

During DNA replication, what is the function of DNA Helicase?

<p>Relaxes the coiled DNA strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of RNA Primase in DNA replication?

<p>Provides the initiation sequence for DNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

During DNA replication, which enzyme fills the gaps and joins the fragments in the lagging strand?

<p>DNA ligase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of RNA polymerase during transcription?

<p>Synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Spliceosome in mRNA processing?

<p>Joining adjacent exons to form mature mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does translation occur in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tRNA during translation?

<p>Bringing amino acids to the ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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