DNA Replication and Transcription Practice Exam
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During DNA replication, which of the following enzymes recognize the RNA primer and begins to extend it with DNA?

  • DNA polymerase III
  • DNA polymerase II
  • DNA helicase
  • Primase (correct)
  • Which of the following enzymes controls transcription?

  • RNA polymerase (correct)
  • RNA primase
  • DNA polymerase
  • Helicase
  • What would be the most likely effect of a mutation in the promotor region of the gene encoding the muscle protein dystrophin in a four-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

  • The dystrophin protein will be dysfunctional
  • Initiation of dystrophin gene transcription will be defective (correct)
  • Splicing of dystrophin mRNA will be defective
  • The dystrophin protein will be rapidly degraded within the cell
  • Which of the following is true about the human genome?

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    What is the likely effect of a mutation in the promotor region of a gene?

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    Study Notes

    DNA Replication

    • DNA polymerase recognizes the RNA primer and extends it with DNA during DNA replication.

    Transcription

    • RNA polymerase controls transcription.

    Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    • A mutation in the promoter region of the gene encoding dystrophin in a four-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy would likely result in reduced or absent dystrophin production. This could lead to muscle weakness and degeneration, characteristic of the disease.

    Human Genome

    • The human genome consists of approximately 3 billion base pairs of DNA.

    Promoter Region Mutations

    • A mutation in the promoter region of a gene can significantly affect the rate of transcription, potentially leading to increased or decreased gene expression.

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    Test your knowledge of DNA replication and transcription with this practice exam. Answer multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions to determine your understanding of enzymes involved in DNA replication and transcription control.

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