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What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?
- Transcribes the genetic information from ribosomes
- Initiates the process of gene transcription
- Carries the genetic instructions from DNA to ribosomes (correct)
- Directly assembles amino acids to form proteins
What is the reason behind the disorderly organization of genes in genomes?
What is the reason behind the disorderly organization of genes in genomes?
- Environmental influences on gene organization
- Chaotic evolutionary histories of organisms (correct)
- Genetic changes driven by natural selection
- Inefficient transcription and translation processes
What are the components involved in the translation process to build a corresponding protein?
What are the components involved in the translation process to build a corresponding protein?
- Genetic drift and natural selection
- DNA and messenger RNA (mRNA)
- Introns and exons
- Ribosomes and transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules (correct)
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
What allows the cell to make large quantities of some proteins and small amounts of others?
What allows the cell to make large quantities of some proteins and small amounts of others?