10 Questions
Which enzyme is involved in DNA synthesis at the ends of linear chromosomes in eukaryotes?
Telomerase
What is the process called when nucleotide sequences are exchanged between two similar or identical DNA molecules?
Homologous recombination
Which direction does DNA synthesis occur?
5' to 3'
What is the term for the process of transferring genetic information from DNA to RNA?
Transcription
How are the 20 amino acids specified by the 4 letters of ribonucleotides?
Through the use of codons
Which enzyme is involved in the synthesis of DNA at the ends of linear chromosomes in eukaryotes?
Telomerase
What is the term for the process of copying DNA into RNA?
Transcription
How many ribonucleotide letters make up a codon in the genetic code?
3
What is the term for the exchange of nucleotide sequences between two similar or identical DNA molecules?
Homologous recombination
Which direction does DNA synthesis occur?
5' to 3'
Test your knowledge on the genetic code, transcription initiation, elongation, termination, telomeres, and homologous recombination in this Genetics quiz.
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