Molecular Genetics Discovery Quiz

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What is the function of mRNA in molecular genetics?

  • Carrying the genetic information from DNA to ribosomes (correct)
  • Storing genetic information within the nucleus
  • Translating genetic information into chromosomes
  • Transcribing genetic information from proteins to DNA

What did Griffith's experiments with Streptococcus pneumoniae demonstrate?

  • The mechanism of DNA replication
  • The role of ribosomes in protein synthesis
  • The concept of bacterial transformation (correct)
  • The function of mRNA in gene expression

What did Hammerling's experiments with single-celled algae reveal about hereditary material?

  • The chloroplasts as the site of storage of hereditary material
  • The nucleus as the site of storage of hereditary material (correct)
  • The mitochondria as the site of storage of hereditary material
  • The cytoplasm as the site of storage of hereditary material

What was the main challenge faced by early scientists regarding hereditary material?

<p>Understanding how the material could store so much information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of proteins in molecular genetics?

<p>Controlling the traits of an organism (phenotypes) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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