Gene Expression: The Central Dogma Overview

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What is the name given to the two-step process denoted DNA RNA protein?

  • Protein synthesis
  • Central dogma (correct)
  • Transcription translation
  • Gene expression process

Which type of RNA encodes the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide?

  • mRNA (correct)
  • rRNA
  • snRNA
  • tRNA

What is the function of tRNA during translation?

  • Forms complexes for eukaryotic RNA processing
  • Brings amino acids to ribosomes (correct)
  • Makes up the ribosomes
  • Encodes the amino acid sequence

Why is only one of the two DNA strands transcribed into an RNA during transcription?

<p>The other DNA strand would have a complementary RNA sequence that would not be the correct sequence for function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of snRNA in eukaryotic RNA processing?

<p>Forms complexes for eukaryotic RNA processing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of RNA, with ribosomal proteins, makes up the ribosomes?

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What does transcription produce as part of gene expression?

<p>A copy of a DNA segment in the form of RNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of RNA molecules encoded by its own type of gene?

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Study Notes

Central Dogma

  • The process of DNA → RNA → protein is known as the central dogma.

Types of RNA

  • mRNA (messenger RNA) encodes the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide.
  • tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosomes during translation.
  • snRNA (small nuclear RNA) is involved in eukaryotic RNA processing, specifically in the splicing of mRNA.

Transcription

  • Only one of the two DNA strands is transcribed into an RNA during transcription.
  • Transcription produces mRNA as part of gene expression.

Ribosomes

  • rRNA (ribosomal RNA) along with ribosomal proteins makes up the ribosomes.

RNA Molecules

  • The four main types of RNA molecules are: mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and snRNA.
  • miRNA (microRNA) is not one of the four main types of RNA molecules encoded by its own type of gene.

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