9 Questions
During transcription, what role does RNA polymerase play?
Builds the mRNA strand by linking nucleotides
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
Joins the Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand
What is the purpose of intron splicing in mRNA processing?
Removes non-coding introns from the mRNA
Where does translation take place in a cell?
Cytoplasm
What is the function of DNA primase in DNA replication?
Provides the initiation sequence for DNA synthesis
Which molecule serves as the backbone of the DNA structure?
Phosphate + sugar
What is the role of topoisomerase during DNA replication?
Relaxes the coiled DNA
Which process in gene expression involves the conversion of RNA into a functional protein?
Translation
What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
Phosphate + sugar + base
Learn about the central dogma of molecular biology which explains how DNA is used to make RNA and proteins. Understand the molecular structure of DNA, RNA, and proteins, and how genetic information is passed on from parents to offspring.
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