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What is the function of mRNA in molecular genetics?
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?
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?
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?
What was the main challenge faced by early scientists regarding hereditary material?
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What is the primary function of proteins in molecular genetics?
What is the primary function of proteins in molecular genetics?
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