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What is the function of tRNA during translation?
What is the function of tRNA during translation?
- Produce energy for protein synthesis
- Bind to DNA in the nucleus
- Bring amino acids to the ribosome (correct)
- Transcribe mRNA into proteins
Where is the anticodon region located on a tRNA molecule?
Where is the anticodon region located on a tRNA molecule?
- At one end of the tRNA molecule (correct)
- At the middle of the tRNA molecule
- At both ends of the tRNA molecule
- Within the attachment site for amino acids
What is the role of codons in mRNA?
What is the role of codons in mRNA?
- Facilitate tRNA attachment
- Regulate gene expression
- Control ribosome movement
- Code for specific amino acids (correct)
Which codon serves as the start codon for protein synthesis?
Which codon serves as the start codon for protein synthesis?
How many possible codons exist in the genetic code?
How many possible codons exist in the genetic code?
What happens when a stop codon is reached during translation?
What happens when a stop codon is reached during translation?
What is the result of frameshift mutations?
What is the result of frameshift mutations?
What do Insertions and Deletions (Indels) involve?
What do Insertions and Deletions (Indels) involve?
What do geneticists who specialize in studying genes and DNA focus on?
What do geneticists who specialize in studying genes and DNA focus on?
How can genetic engineering benefit agriculture?
How can genetic engineering benefit agriculture?
What is one application of genetic engineering in medicine?
What is one application of genetic engineering in medicine?
How is genetic engineering applied in biotechnology?
How is genetic engineering applied in biotechnology?
What is the main purpose of gene expression profiling?
What is the main purpose of gene expression profiling?
How does Sanger sequencing work?
How does Sanger sequencing work?
What are oncogenes primarily responsible for?
What are oncogenes primarily responsible for?
Which DNA sequencing technique allows for the fastest and most cost-effective sequencing?
Which DNA sequencing technique allows for the fastest and most cost-effective sequencing?
What is the key advantage of Third-Generation Sequencing technologies like single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing?
What is the key advantage of Third-Generation Sequencing technologies like single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing?
Which aspect of genetic makeup do techniques like DNA sequencing help scientists understand?
Which aspect of genetic makeup do techniques like DNA sequencing help scientists understand?
What is the main characteristic of sickle cell anemia?
What is the main characteristic of sickle cell anemia?
Which laboratory technique is used to detect specific proteins in a sample of tissue or cell lysate?
Which laboratory technique is used to detect specific proteins in a sample of tissue or cell lysate?
What do tumor suppressor genes help regulate?
What do tumor suppressor genes help regulate?
What is the inheritance pattern of sickle cell anemia?
What is the inheritance pattern of sickle cell anemia?
Which system can cystic fibrosis (CF) also affect, besides the respiratory system?
Which system can cystic fibrosis (CF) also affect, besides the respiratory system?
What is the principle on which gel electrophoresis relies?
What is the principle on which gel electrophoresis relies?
Where does translation take place in the cell?
Where does translation take place in the cell?
What is the role of tRNA molecules in translation?
What is the role of tRNA molecules in translation?
What initiates the process of translation?
What initiates the process of translation?
What happens during elongation in translation?
What happens during elongation in translation?
When does termination occur in translation?
When does termination occur in translation?
What is the function of a release factor during translation termination?
What is the function of a release factor during translation termination?
