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Which scientific technique did Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins use to study DNA's molecular structure?
Which scientific technique did Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins use to study DNA's molecular structure?
- PCR amplification
- Chromatography
- Electron microscopy
- X-ray diffraction (correct)
Who proposed the double helix model of DNA in 1953?
Who proposed the double helix model of DNA in 1953?
- Rosalind Franklin
- James Watson
- Maurice Wilkins
- Francis Crick (correct)
What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
What are the components of a nucleotide in DNA?
- Phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar molecule, nitrogenous base (correct)
- Phosphate group, lipid molecule, guanine base
- Phosphate group, ribose sugar molecule, adenine base
- Phosphate group, sugar molecule, uracil base
How are the two strands of DNA held together?
How are the two strands of DNA held together?
What is the primary function of DNA?
What is the primary function of DNA?
What process involves transcribing DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA) and translating mRNA into proteins?
What process involves transcribing DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA) and translating mRNA into proteins?
Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
What enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
What enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing a short RNA primer during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing a short RNA primer during DNA replication?
During DNA replication, which direction do DNA polymerase enzymes add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
During DNA replication, which direction do DNA polymerase enzymes add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand?
What is the main function of ligase enzymes during DNA replication?
What is the main function of ligase enzymes during DNA replication?
Why is DNA replication essential for cell growth and division?
Why is DNA replication essential for cell growth and division?
What is the significance of mutations that may occur during DNA replication?
What is the significance of mutations that may occur during DNA replication?
In DNA profiling, what does a match between bands from an unknown sample and a known reference sample suggest?
In DNA profiling, what does a match between bands from an unknown sample and a known reference sample suggest?
Why should interpretation of DNA profiles be approached cautiously?
Why should interpretation of DNA profiles be approached cautiously?
What is the primary role of RNA?
What is the primary role of RNA?
Where is messenger RNA (mRNA) formed?
Where is messenger RNA (mRNA) formed?
Which type of RNA is responsible for transporting amino acids to the ribosome?
Which type of RNA is responsible for transporting amino acids to the ribosome?
What is the structure of RNA compared to DNA?
What is the structure of RNA compared to DNA?
Which type of RNA plays a critical role in assembling amino acids into proteins?
Which type of RNA plays a critical role in assembling amino acids into proteins?
What is the main function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
What is the main function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
Where are ribosomal RNA (rRNA) molecules primarily located?
Where are ribosomal RNA (rRNA) molecules primarily located?
Which nitrogenous base is unique to RNA and not found in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base is unique to RNA and not found in DNA?
What is the first stage of protein synthesis?
What is the first stage of protein synthesis?
What occurs during the DNA unwinding process in transcription?
What occurs during the DNA unwinding process in transcription?
In transcription, which nucleotide pairs with adenine on the DNA template strand?
In transcription, which nucleotide pairs with adenine on the DNA template strand?
What happens during translation?
What happens during translation?
Which molecule carries specific amino acids and has an anticodon during translation?
Which molecule carries specific amino acids and has an anticodon during translation?
What occurs when a tRNA's anticodon matches a codon on the mRNA during translation?
What occurs when a tRNA's anticodon matches a codon on the mRNA during translation?
What is the outcome of translation when the ribosome reaches a stop codon?
What is the outcome of translation when the ribosome reaches a stop codon?
Why is the coordination between DNA and RNA essential in protein synthesis?
Why is the coordination between DNA and RNA essential in protein synthesis?
Where is DNA primarily located in eukaryotic cells?
Where is DNA primarily located in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle contains DNA that is essential for photosynthesis in plants?
Which organelle contains DNA that is essential for photosynthesis in plants?
What is the main role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in cells?
What is the main role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in cells?
Which structure organizes and compacts DNA within the cell nucleus?
Which structure organizes and compacts DNA within the cell nucleus?
What is the function of nuclear DNA in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of nuclear DNA in eukaryotic cells?
In addition to the nucleus, where else can DNA be found in cells?
In addition to the nucleus, where else can DNA be found in cells?
Which type of DNA is inherited maternally?
Which type of DNA is inherited maternally?
What is the primary location of DNA in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary location of DNA in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle contains DNA essential for photosynthesis in plants?
Which organelle contains DNA essential for photosynthesis in plants?
What is the main function of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in cells?
What is the main function of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in cells?
Which of the following is responsible for compacting DNA within the cell nucleus?
Which of the following is responsible for compacting DNA within the cell nucleus?
What is the function of chloroplast DNA in plants?
What is the function of chloroplast DNA in plants?
Where is DNA also found aside from the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
Where is DNA also found aside from the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
What is the location of mitochondrial DNA inheritance?
What is the location of mitochondrial DNA inheritance?
What is the role of primase in DNA replication?
What is the role of primase in DNA replication?
During DNA replication, what happens in the termination phase?
During DNA replication, what happens in the termination phase?
Why is DNA replication significant for genetic diversity within populations?
Why is DNA replication significant for genetic diversity within populations?
Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides to the growing DNA strand during DNA replication?
What is the function of ligase enzymes in DNA replication?
What is the function of ligase enzymes in DNA replication?
How does DNA profiling help in individual identification?
How does DNA profiling help in individual identification?
Why should interpretation of DNA profiles be approached cautiously?
Why should interpretation of DNA profiles be approached cautiously?
What is the significance of proofreading abilities in DNA polymerases during replication?
What is the significance of proofreading abilities in DNA polymerases during replication?
What is the primary role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in a cell?
What is the primary role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in a cell?
Where is transfer RNA (tRNA) primarily found in a cell?
Where is transfer RNA (tRNA) primarily found in a cell?
What does messenger RNA (mRNA) carry from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?
What does messenger RNA (mRNA) carry from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?
What does DNA profiling help in during mass casualty events?
What does DNA profiling help in during mass casualty events?
Which nitrogenous base is unique to RNA and not found in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base is unique to RNA and not found in DNA?
What is the main function of DNA profiling in forensic investigations?
What is the main function of DNA profiling in forensic investigations?
What is the primary role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is a significant factor that requires careful consideration in the application of DNA profiling?
What is a significant factor that requires careful consideration in the application of DNA profiling?
What is the function of the tRNA anticodon during translation?
What is the function of the tRNA anticodon during translation?
What happens when a ribosome reaches a stop codon on the mRNA during translation?
What happens when a ribosome reaches a stop codon on the mRNA during translation?
During transcription, what is the role of the mRNA formed?
During transcription, what is the role of the mRNA formed?
In DNA transcription, what occurs during DNA unwinding?
In DNA transcription, what occurs during DNA unwinding?
What is the significance of the template strand during transcription?
What is the significance of the template strand during transcription?
Which organelle does translation primarily occur in?
Which organelle does translation primarily occur in?
What is the role of tRNA in translation?
What is the role of tRNA in translation?
What occurs during elongation in translation?
What occurs during elongation in translation?
What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?
What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?
What is the sequence of nitrogenous bases along the DNA strand responsible for?
What is the sequence of nitrogenous bases along the DNA strand responsible for?
During DNA replication, what is the role of hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous bases?
During DNA replication, what is the role of hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous bases?
Which event occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?
Which event occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?
What is the critical function of transfer RNA (tRNA) during protein synthesis?
What is the critical function of transfer RNA (tRNA) during protein synthesis?
Which pairing of nitrogenous bases is characteristic of DNA molecules?
Which pairing of nitrogenous bases is characteristic of DNA molecules?
What does the double helix structure of DNA primarily facilitate?
What does the double helix structure of DNA primarily facilitate?
What is the overarching significance of Watson and Crick's double helix model discovery in 1953?
What is the overarching significance of Watson and Crick's double helix model discovery in 1953?
What happens during the elongation phase of translation?
What happens during the elongation phase of translation?
Which molecule carries specific amino acids and has an anticodon during translation?
Which molecule carries specific amino acids and has an anticodon during translation?
What is the function of the template strand during transcription?
What is the function of the template strand during transcription?
Which event signifies the end of protein synthesis during translation?
Which event signifies the end of protein synthesis during translation?
What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
During transcription, what pairs with uracil on the DNA template strand?
During transcription, what pairs with uracil on the DNA template strand?
Where does mRNA exit after being formed in transcription?
Where does mRNA exit after being formed in transcription?
What is the primary function of tRNA molecules during translation?
What is the primary function of tRNA molecules during translation?
What is the role of primase in DNA replication?
What is the role of primase in DNA replication?
What is the primary function of helicases in DNA replication?
What is the primary function of helicases in DNA replication?
During DNA replication, what is the primary role of ligase enzymes?
During DNA replication, what is the primary role of ligase enzymes?
What is the significance of DNA replication for genetic diversity within populations?
What is the significance of DNA replication for genetic diversity within populations?
What is the crucial function of DNA polymerases during replication?
What is the crucial function of DNA polymerases during replication?
How do ligase enzymes contribute to DNA replication?
How do ligase enzymes contribute to DNA replication?
Why is interpretation of DNA profiles cautioned against?
Why is interpretation of DNA profiles cautioned against?
'Proofreading abilities' in DNA polymerases primarily serve which purpose during replication?
'Proofreading abilities' in DNA polymerases primarily serve which purpose during replication?
What was the primary contribution of Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins to the study of DNA?
What was the primary contribution of Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins to the study of DNA?
What is the sequence of nitrogenous bases along the DNA strand responsible for?
What is the sequence of nitrogenous bases along the DNA strand responsible for?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
What is the primary function of ligase enzymes during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of ligase enzymes during DNA replication?
Where is DNA primarily located in eukaryotic cells?
Where is DNA primarily located in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in cells?
What is the role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in cells?
Which cellular organelle contains DNA essential for photosynthesis in plants?
Which cellular organelle contains DNA essential for photosynthesis in plants?
What is the function of histones in relation to DNA?
What is the function of histones in relation to DNA?
Which nucleic acid is primarily responsible for the genetic blueprint of life?
Which nucleic acid is primarily responsible for the genetic blueprint of life?
What is the primary function of nuclear DNA in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary function of nuclear DNA in eukaryotic cells?
In addition to the nucleus, where else can DNA be found in eukaryotic cells?
In addition to the nucleus, where else can DNA be found in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in cells?
What is the primary role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in cells?
What is the primary function of messenger RNA (mRNA) within a cell?
What is the primary function of messenger RNA (mRNA) within a cell?
Which of the following nitrogenous bases is NOT found in RNA molecules?
Which of the following nitrogenous bases is NOT found in RNA molecules?
In protein synthesis, what is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?
In protein synthesis, what is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?
Where is tRNA primarily involved in transporting amino acids during protein synthesis?
Where is tRNA primarily involved in transporting amino acids during protein synthesis?
What distinguishes the nucleotide composition of RNA from that of DNA?
What distinguishes the nucleotide composition of RNA from that of DNA?
What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) during protein synthesis?
What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) during protein synthesis?
Distinguish between messenger RNA (mRNA) and ribosomal RNA (rRNA) based on their locations within a cell.
Distinguish between messenger RNA (mRNA) and ribosomal RNA (rRNA) based on their locations within a cell.
How does RNA differ structurally from DNA?
How does RNA differ structurally from DNA?
During transcription, what is the role of the mRNA molecule?
During transcription, what is the role of the mRNA molecule?
What is the function of tRNA during translation?
What is the function of tRNA during translation?
Which molecule carries out DNA unwinding during transcription?
Which molecule carries out DNA unwinding during transcription?
What is the primary function of the ribosome during translation?
What is the primary function of the ribosome during translation?
Which organelle does translation primarily take place in?
Which organelle does translation primarily take place in?
What occurs when the ribosome encounters a stop codon on the mRNA during translation?
What occurs when the ribosome encounters a stop codon on the mRNA during translation?
Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to synthesize proteins?
Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to synthesize proteins?
What is the primary difference between DNA and RNA in terms of nucleotide composition?
What is the primary difference between DNA and RNA in terms of nucleotide composition?
What is the function of DNA polymerase during transcription?
What is the function of DNA polymerase during transcription?
Which process ensures accurate translation of genetic information into functional proteins?
Which process ensures accurate translation of genetic information into functional proteins?
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