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What is the role of RNA in gene expression?
What is the role of RNA in gene expression?
- To replicate DNA
- To direct the production of proteins (correct)
- To store genetic information
- To regulate cell growth
What is the difference in the sugar molecule used in RNA and DNA?
What is the difference in the sugar molecule used in RNA and DNA?
- RNA uses glucose, while DNA uses fructose
- RNA uses ribose, while DNA uses deoxyribose (correct)
- RNA uses lactose, while DNA uses sucrose
- RNA uses sucrose, while DNA uses lactose
What is the primary function of genes?
What is the primary function of genes?
- To synthesize proteins
- To contain coded instructions for protein synthesis (correct)
- To regulate cell growth
- To replicate DNA
What is the first step in decoding genetic instructions from DNA?
What is the first step in decoding genetic instructions from DNA?
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What is the difference in the nitrogenous base used in RNA and DNA?
What is the difference in the nitrogenous base used in RNA and DNA?
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What is the primary difference in the structure of RNA and DNA?
What is the primary difference in the structure of RNA and DNA?
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