6 Questions
What is the basic unit of DNA structure?
Nucleotide
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
Helicase
What is the role of RNA polymerase in gene expression?
It synthesizes RNA from a DNA template
What is the molecule responsible for carrying genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?
mRNA
Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA chain during replication?
DNA polymerase III
What is the structure that holds the two strands of DNA together?
Hydrogen bonds
Test your knowledge of the molecular basis of inheritance with this quiz! Explore concepts such as the basic unit of DNA structure, the enzyme responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication, and the role of RNA polymerase in gene expression.
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