7 Questions
What is the percentage of total cellular RNA that messenger RNA comprises?
3-5%
What is the structural characteristic of messenger RNA at its 5'- and 3'- ends?
Both A and B
What is the function of messenger RNA?
To synthesize proteins
What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic messenger RNA?
Prokaryotic mRNA is polycistronic while eukaryotic mRNA is monocistronic
What is the size and base sequence of messenger RNA?
Heterogeneous and large
What is the function of the 5' Cap of messenger RNA?
To protect mRNA from degradation
What is the purpose of the Poly A tail of messenger RNA?
To protect mRNA from degradation
Test your knowledge about Messenger RNA with this quiz! Learn about its characteristics, functions, and structural features. Get familiar with terms like protein coding, base sequence, and monocistronic. Challenge yourself and improve your understanding of this important type of RNA!
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