19 Questions
What is the process of copying DNA to a strand of RNA called?
Transcription
What determines the arrangement of structures in an organism's body plan?
Hox genes
What is the process of translating amino acids from mRNA called?
Translation
Which type of mutation causes a change in chromosomes?
Inversion
What is the type of mutation where part of the chromosome is left out?
Deletion
What does an operon function in?
Prokaryotic cells
What does RNA translation 'read' or decode?
mRNA
What is the anticodon that is complementary to the AAC codon?
UUG
What does a promoter do?
Binds RNA polymerase to DNA
What type of mutation causes a small change in the DNA sequence?
Point mutation
What does mRNA translation 'read' or decode?
mRNA codons
Which type of RNA is NOT a valid type?
snRNA
What does a promoter do in gene expression?
Allows RNA polymerase to bind
How many codons are in a chain of 12 nucleotides?
6
Which of the following is NOT a difference between DNA & RNA?
The function in protein synthesis
What is important in Eukaryotic gene expression, but not for Prokaryotes?
TATA box
What will get made into a protein?
Exons
What will a cell with multiple copies of chromosomes be said to be?
Polyploid
What is NOT a cause of mutation?
Correct DNA replication
Test your knowledge of genetics and the central dogma with this quiz. Explore different types of mutations such as gene mutations, chromosomal mutations, point mutations, and frameshift mutations. Also, learn about the role of operons and mRNA vaccines.
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