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Where is the genetic information stored for protein synthesis?
Where is the genetic information stored for protein synthesis?
- In the ribosome
- In the messenger RNA
- In the chromosomes (correct)
- In the polypeptide chain
What is the process of converting genetic information into protein sequence called?
What is the process of converting genetic information into protein sequence called?
- Mutation
- Transcription
- Translation (correct)
- Replication
What is the name of the overall flow of information in biological cells from DNA to RNA to protein?
What is the name of the overall flow of information in biological cells from DNA to RNA to protein?
- Cellular replication
- The genetic code
- The central dogma (correct)
- Protein synthesis
What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?
What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?
What is the term used to describe proteins as a result of gene expression?
What is the term used to describe proteins as a result of gene expression?
What is the primary reason why certain viruses infecting eukaryotic cells generate a huge polyprotein?
What is the primary reason why certain viruses infecting eukaryotic cells generate a huge polyprotein?
What term is used to describe the total number of different proteins that a cell can produce?
What term is used to describe the total number of different proteins that a cell can produce?
In eukaryotic cells, what is the purpose of splicing at the level of messenger RNA?
In eukaryotic cells, what is the purpose of splicing at the level of messenger RNA?
What is the term for the generation of multiple mRNA molecules and therefore multiple proteins from the same gene?
What is the term for the generation of multiple mRNA molecules and therefore multiple proteins from the same gene?
In bacteria, what is the general correspondence between genes and proteins?
In bacteria, what is the general correspondence between genes and proteins?
