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During transcription, what role does RNA polymerase play?
During transcription, what role does RNA polymerase play?
- Builds the mRNA strand by linking nucleotides (correct)
- Removes introns from the mRNA strand
- Unwinds the DNA double helix
- Joins the two DNA strands together
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
- Removes introns from the mRNA
- Slides along the template DNA strand
- Joins the Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand (correct)
- Joins amino acids during translation
What is the purpose of intron splicing in mRNA processing?
What is the purpose of intron splicing in mRNA processing?
- Removes non-coding introns from the mRNA (correct)
- Removes exons from the mRNA
- Adds a 5-prime cap to the mRNA
- Joins adjacent codons together
Where does translation take place in a cell?
Where does translation take place in a cell?
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What is the function of DNA primase in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA primase in DNA replication?
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Which molecule serves as the backbone of the DNA structure?
Which molecule serves as the backbone of the DNA structure?
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What is the role of topoisomerase during DNA replication?
What is the role of topoisomerase during DNA replication?
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Which process in gene expression involves the conversion of RNA into a functional protein?
Which process in gene expression involves the conversion of RNA into a functional protein?
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What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
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