Messenger RNA Quiz
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What is the percentage of total cellular RNA that messenger RNA comprises?

  • 6-8%
  • 1-2%
  • 9-11%
  • 3-5% (correct)
  • What is the structural characteristic of messenger RNA at its 5'- and 3'- ends?

  • 5' Cap
  • Poly A tail
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • UTR
  • What is the function of messenger RNA?

  • To transport proteins to their final destination
  • To store genetic information
  • To synthesize proteins (correct)
  • To transfer amino acids to ribosomes
  • What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic messenger RNA?

    <p>Prokaryotic mRNA is polycistronic while eukaryotic mRNA is monocistronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size and base sequence of messenger RNA?

    <p>Heterogeneous and large</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the 5' Cap of messenger RNA?

    <p>To protect mRNA from degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Poly A tail of messenger RNA?

    <p>To protect mRNA from degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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