10 Questions
What type of mutation is described as a 'nonsense mutation'?
A nonsense mutation
Which of the following statements best describes an adaptation that promotes an organism's chance to survive and reproduce?
Chance to survive and reproduce
The criterion used to determine if an organism is a new species is primarily based on which of the following?
Reproduction
Where are most fossils typically found?
Sedimentary rock
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe Darwin's theory of natural selection?
Populations tend to replicate in minimal numbers.
Which molecule carries the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosomes?
mRNA
What is the term used for the sequence of three bases in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid?
Codon
Where does the process of transcription take place in a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleus
Which nitrogen base is found in RNA molecules instead of thymine, which is present in DNA?
Uracil
What is the term used to describe a change or error in the genetic code of an organism?
Mutation
Test your knowledge on genetic information and RNA molecules with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as the molecule that carries genetic information out of the nucleus, the sequence of bases in mRNA and tRNA, and where transcription takes place.
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