Introduction to Molecular Biology

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What is the function of RNA in the cell?

  • To form enzymes that send signals to other cells
  • To transfer short pieces of information to different parts of the cell (correct)
  • To hold information on how the cell works
  • To provide templates for protein synthesis

Which molecules are considered the three critical molecules of life?

  • Enzymes, hormones, and antibodies
  • Nucleic acids, amino acids, and sugars
  • Proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids
  • Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), and proteins (correct)

What is the function of DNA in the cell?

  • To hold information on how the cell works (correct)
  • To provide templates for protein synthesis
  • To form enzymes that send signals to other cells
  • To transfer short pieces of information to different parts of the cell

What are proteins primarily responsible for in the body?

<p>Forming the body's major components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is genetic information transferred to new cells?

<p>Through the use of nucleic acids (DNA &amp; RNA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule holds information on how a cell works?

<p>Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule acts to transfer short pieces of information to different parts of the cell?

<p>Ribonucleic acid (RNA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are proteins primarily responsible for in the body?

<p>Forming enzymes that send signals to other cells and regulate gene activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the complete set of DNA of an organism called?

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What is the study of gene structure and functions at the molecular level called?

<p>Molecular biology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is the function of RNA?

To transfer short pieces of information to different parts of the cell.

Critical molecules of life?

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), and proteins.

What is the function of DNA?

To hold information on how the cell works.

What are proteins responsible for?

Forming the body's major components.

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How is genetic information transferred?

Through the use of nucleic acids (DNA & RNA).

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Which molecule holds cell work information?

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

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Which molecule transfers information?

Ribonucleic acid (RNA).

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What is protein's role in signaling?

Forming enzymes that send signals to other cells and regulate gene activity.

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What is a genome?

Complete set of DNA of an organism.

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What is Molecular Biology?

The study of gene structure and functions at the molecular level.

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