16 Questions
What is the primary structure of a protein?
The amino acid sequence
Which RNA polymerase is responsible for transcribing mRNA, miRNA, snRNA, and snoRNA genes?
RNA polymerase II
What is the function of RNA polymerase III?
Transcribing tRNA and 5S rRNA genes
What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
DNA → RNA → Protein
What is the function of tRNAs?
Adapt between mRNA and amino acids
Where does splicing of mRNA occur?
Nucleus
What is the role of snRNAs?
Function in nuclear processes
What is the function of rRNAs?
Form the basic structure of the ribosome
What is the role of the TATA box in transcription?
Initiate transcription
What is the function of RNA polymerase?
Separate DNA strands and build an RNA strand
Where does the process of translation occur?
Cytoplasm
What is the role of the nuclear pore complex?
Connection between nucleus and cytoplasm
What is the function of spliceosomes?
Cut up exons and reconnect them to produce mature mRNA
What is the function of the start codon?
Initiate translation
What is the role of the large subunit of the ribosome?
Contains the active site of the ribosome for peptide bond formation
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
Translate the mRNA into amino acids
Test your knowledge of protein synthesis and structure with this quiz. Explore concepts such as RNA polymerase, ribosomes, and the primary, secondary, and tertiary structures of proteins. See how well you understand the process of making proteins and the role of amino acids in creating their 3D structure.
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