10 Questions
During which stage of transcription does RNA polymerase add RNA nucleotides to a growing chain?
Elongation
What is the function of the termination sequence in the gene during transcription?
Signals the end of transcription
In eukaryotes, what are added to the 5' ends of primary transcripts before their transport to the cytoplasm for translation?
7-Methyl guanosine caps
What is the role of ribosomes in translation?
Match up codons with anticodons on tRNA
Which stage of transcription determines which genes are transcribed?
Initiation
What is the ultimate product of the expression of genetic information?
Proteins
Which process involves the synthesis of an RNA from the DNA template?
Transcription
In eukaryotes, how many types of RNA polymerase are there?
Three types
What is the term for the process of converting RNA into protein?
Translation
Which molecules are synthesized from amino acids to achieve the expression of genetic information?
Proteins
Test your knowledge of the flow of genetic information in medical biology with this quiz based on the second lecture of the school of medicine. The quiz covers topics such as the expression of genetic information, protein synthesis, and the role of mRNA.
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