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During transcription, in which direction does RNA polymerase read the template?
During transcription, in which direction does RNA polymerase read the template?
- 3' to 5' (correct)
- In a random direction
- 5' to 3'
- From the middle outwards
What is the main function of the TATA box in transcription initiation?
What is the main function of the TATA box in transcription initiation?
- Initiating DNA replication
- Catalyzing RNA synthesis
- Preventing RNA polymerase binding
- Directing transcription factors to the promoter region (correct)
What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription elongation?
What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription elongation?
- Adds RNA nucleotides in a 5’ to 3’ direction (correct)
- Unwinds the DNA double helix
- Binds to the TATA box
- Signals the start of the gene
Which step in transcription involves binding of transcription factors and RNA polymerase to a promoter?
Which step in transcription involves binding of transcription factors and RNA polymerase to a promoter?
What is the significance of ribonucleotides (ATP, GTP, CTP, UTP) during transcription?
What is the significance of ribonucleotides (ATP, GTP, CTP, UTP) during transcription?
Which enzyme catalyzes the process of DNA-dependent RNA synthesis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the process of DNA-dependent RNA synthesis?
Which enzymes unwinds the parental double helix during DNA replication?
Which enzymes unwinds the parental double helix during DNA replication?
Which enzyme adds short primer to the template strand in DNA replication?
Which enzyme adds short primer to the template strand in DNA replication?
Where does DNA replication start at specialized sites?
Where does DNA replication start at specialized sites?
What is the function of binding proteins during DNA replication?
What is the function of binding proteins during DNA replication?
What occurs at replication forks during DNA synthesis?
What occurs at replication forks during DNA synthesis?
In which phase of DNA replication does Helicase unwind the double helix?
In which phase of DNA replication does Helicase unwind the double helix?
What is the process of copying DNA information into RNA called?
What is the process of copying DNA information into RNA called?
In RNA synthesis, what base replaces Thymine (T) in the DNA sequence?
In RNA synthesis, what base replaces Thymine (T) in the DNA sequence?
Which molecules are taken out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm after transcription?
Which molecules are taken out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm after transcription?
What are the factors that form an apparatus binding DNA at specific sequences during transcription called?
What are the factors that form an apparatus binding DNA at specific sequences during transcription called?
Which strand of DNA is the sequence used to determine what amino acids are produced through mRNA?
Which strand of DNA is the sequence used to determine what amino acids are produced through mRNA?
What is the term for the process that follows transcription in gene expression?
What is the term for the process that follows transcription in gene expression?
What is the direction of synthesis for the leading strand during DNA replication?
What is the direction of synthesis for the leading strand during DNA replication?
Why is an RNA primer required in DNA replication?
Why is an RNA primer required in DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase during DNA replication?
What is the function of DNA ligase during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA strands during replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA strands during replication?
What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
In which direction does continuous strand synthesis occur during DNA replication?
In which direction does continuous strand synthesis occur during DNA replication?
What is the main function of introns in the pre-mRNA molecule?
What is the main function of introns in the pre-mRNA molecule?
Why does a codon need to consist of more than one mRNA base?
Why does a codon need to consist of more than one mRNA base?
What will happen if a DNA sequence is read in an overlapping manner?
What will happen if a DNA sequence is read in an overlapping manner?
What is the function of the 'stop codon' UGA in translation?
What is the function of the 'stop codon' UGA in translation?
Why does the genetic code need controls like 'start codon' AUG?
Why does the genetic code need controls like 'start codon' AUG?
Which term refers to the parts of mRNA that remain after introns are removed?
Which term refers to the parts of mRNA that remain after introns are removed?
