15 Questions
What is the term used for the process of building proteins from DNA?
Protein synthesis
Which of the following sugars is used in DNA nucleotides?
Deoxyribose
What is the specific term for the process where DNA is copied to form mRNA?
Transcription
Which type of RNA holds the information from DNA genes?
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
What is the term for the building blocks of genetic materials like DNA and RNA?
Nucleotides
Which bases pair together in RNA, with uracil replacing one of the bases found in DNA?
(A) Adenine - Uracil (U), (G) Guanine - Cytosine (C)
What is the type of RNA that brings the correct amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?
(tRNA) Transfer RNA
What is the main function of DNA?
To store genetic information
What is the main function of genetic material in a cell?
To contain instructions for cell structure and function
In which type of cells is the DNA located in a nucleus?
Eukaryotic cells
What is the primary advantage of having DNA isolated in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells?
It helps to protect the DNA and allows tight control of gene expression
Which of the following is an example of a eukaryotic cell?
Plant cells
What is the primary role of proteins in cells?
To create structures and carry out important functions as enzymes
Which part of a prokaryotic cell contains the genetic material?
Nucleoid region
What is the primary advantage of having DNA in the nucleoid region of prokaryotic cells?
It allows for easier access to the DNA and quicker protein production
Explore where genetic material is found in cells and how it varies between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Learn about the importance of DNA being located in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells for protection and regulation of gene expression.
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