DNA, RNA, and Proteins Overview

What is the main purpose of reverse transcription in RNA?

Which sugar is present in RNA and not in DNA?

In the central dogma, what is the correct order of processes starting from DNA to protein?

What component is NOT part of a nucleotide in DNA?

Which of the following statements about the structure of nucleic acids is true?

What is one primary function of small nuclear RNA (snRNA)?

Which of the following RNA types is involved in splicing mRNA introns?

How does the lipid membrane structure differ from soluble structures?

Which of the following RNA types serves as a messenger between DNA and protein synthesis?

What is a characteristic feature of phospholipid bilayers in lipid membranes?

What percentage of assessments is attributed to coursework?

Which type of RNA serves primarily as a messenger?

During which week is the mock MCQ exam scheduled?

What is the primary function of rRNA?

Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of RNA?

In the structure of DNA, which base pairs with adenine?

What is the total percentage of the exam assessments?

Which of the following components is crucial for the DNA structure?

Which group of nucleotides is considered pyrimidines?

What is the main purpose of assessments as stated in the document?

DNA is a double-stranded helix, and RNA is a single-stranded helix.
DNA has deoxyribose sugar, while RNA has ribose sugar.
DNA uses thymine as a base while RNA uses uracil.
DNA is responsible for storing genetic information, while RNA is responsible for transmitting genetic information and translating it into proteins.
mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.
tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosomes to be assembled into proteins, following the genetic code specified by mRNA.
rRNA forms the core of the ribosome, the site of protein synthesis.
The Central Dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to proteins.
RNA can be reverse transcribed into DNA.
There is evidence that RNA may have been the first form of life on Earth.
RNA World Hypothesis suggests that life began as self-replicating RNA molecules which could perform both catalytic and storage functions.
Viroids are naked circular ssRNA that infect plants, potentially a relic of the RNA world.
MicroRNAs are small regulatory RNAs involved in gene expression regulation, targeting Argonaute proteins to other RNAs.
MicroRNAs can be used to manipulate gene expression for research purposes.
Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis and may have come first in the chicken-and-egg argument for life.

Assessments are 60% coursework and 40% exam.
Coursework includes a video presentation, program coursework, and mock MCQ exam.
The exam includes MCQs and program level short answer questions.
Assessments focus on understanding rather than factual recall.
Program level short answer questions will focus on information from QMplus, live lectures and practicals.