Central Dogma of Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, and Proteins

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What is the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology?

  • The process of DNA replication and transcription in the cell.
  • The theory describing the relationship between nucleic acids and proteins as the flow of information. (correct)
  • The process by which DNA is copied to mRNA for protein synthesis.
  • The mechanism by which RNA directs the translation of proteins.

During DNA replication, what is the function of anti-parallel strands?

  • They signal the termination of DNA synthesis.
  • They ensure accurate base pairing between template and complementary strands.
  • They help maintain the stability and structure of the DNA molecule. (correct)
  • They facilitate the binding of free nucleotides during elongation.

In transcription, what is the role of tRNA?

  • Direct the translation of mRNA into proteins.
  • Carry amino acids to the correct spot along the mRNA molecule. (correct)
  • Expose the DNA template strand for RNA polymerase binding.
  • Signal the end of the gene sequence.

What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?

<p>Directs the translation of mRNA into proteins. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves enzymes unzipping DNA exposing the template and coding strands?

<p>Transcription (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signals the end of a gene during transcription?

<p>Terminator sequence in DNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology?

<p>Carries the information that specifies a protein (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?

<p>Carries each amino acid to the correct spot along the mRNA molecule (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During DNA replication, what is the function of terminator sequence?

<p>Signals the end of the gene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process involves enzymes unzipping DNA exposing the template and coding strands?

<p>Transcription (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of RNA is located in the cytoplasm of a cell where ribosomes are found?

<p>Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In protein synthesis, what does ribosomal RNA (rRNA) do?

<p>Directs the translation of mRNA into proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during elongation in transcription?

<p>Free nucleotides attach to RNA to compliment DNA template strand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase involves enzymes unzipping the DNA, exposing template and coding strands?

<p>'Initiation' in Transcription (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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