NCF-Medical Technology Program: Central Dogma of Molecular Biology Lesson 2 Quiz
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What is the function of DNA according to Crick's 'Sequence Hypothesis'?

  • Serve as a template for RNA synthesis
  • Function as a reverse transcriptase enzyme
  • Store genetic information (correct)
  • Directly control the synthesis of proteins
  • In the central dogma of molecular biology, which process involves the synthesis of RNA from DNA?

  • Replication
  • Transcription (correct)
  • Translation
  • Reverse transcription
  • What serves as the template for protein synthesis during gene expression?

  • rRNA
  • tRNA
  • DNA polymerase
  • mRNA (correct)
  • What is the result of DNA replication?

    <p>Formation of two double-stranded DNA molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is involved in the synthesis of DNA by copying existing DNA?

    <p>DNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes retroviruses based on the text?

    <p>Contain RNA as their genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the central dogma of molecular biology?

    <p>Transfer of information from DNA to proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Francis Crick, why was the flow of genetic information termed the 'central dogma'?

    <p>Due to the authoritative nature of the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the central dogma state regarding the transfer of information?

    <p>Information cannot be transferred from protein to either protein or nucleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules are involved in the initiation of replication, transcription, and elongation according to the learning outcomes?

    <p>DNA and RNA polymerases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central point of view presented authoritatively by the central dogma?

    <p>'Transfer of sequential information'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Francis Crick title the sequence of events from DNA to proteins as the 'central dogma'?

    <p>To signify it as a fundamental principle in molecular biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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