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DNA is single-stranded in structure.
DNA is single-stranded in structure.
False
DNA contains the nitrogenous bases G-C-A-U.
DNA contains the nitrogenous bases G-C-A-U.
False
The backbone of DNA consists of phosphate and ribose sugar.
The backbone of DNA consists of phosphate and ribose sugar.
False
Gene expression involves only the process of translation.
Gene expression involves only the process of translation.
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During DNA replication, RNA primers provide the initiation sequence for RNA replication.
During DNA replication, RNA primers provide the initiation sequence for RNA replication.
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During DNA replication, the lagging strand is synthesized continuously.
During DNA replication, the lagging strand is synthesized continuously.
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DNA ligase is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication.
DNA ligase is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication.
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In transcription, RNA polymerase reads the mRNA strand and builds the DNA sequence.
In transcription, RNA polymerase reads the mRNA strand and builds the DNA sequence.
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The genetic code includes a total of 20 codons.
The genetic code includes a total of 20 codons.
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Translation begins with the mRNA binding to the large ribosomal subunit upstream of the start codon.
Translation begins with the mRNA binding to the large ribosomal subunit upstream of the start codon.
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