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What is the process of converting RNA to DNA called?
What is the process of converting RNA to DNA called?
- Replication
- Translation
- Transcription
- Reverse Transcription (correct)
What is the role of RNA in the central dogma process?
What is the role of RNA in the central dogma process?
- RNA codes for DNA only in reverse transcription
- RNA codes for proteins and DNA (correct)
- RNA codes for DNA only
- RNA codes for proteins only
What is the function of telomeres in eukaryotic organisms?
What is the function of telomeres in eukaryotic organisms?
- They do not code for any protein (correct)
- They contain repetitive sequences rich in Adenine nucleotides
- They code for proteins involved in DNA replication
- They are involved in the translation of mRNA
What is the repetitive sequence found in human telomeres?
What is the repetitive sequence found in human telomeres?
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Which enzymes are used by RNA-encoded viruses to replicate their genomes?
Which enzymes are used by RNA-encoded viruses to replicate their genomes?
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What is the main application of reverse transcription in the laboratory?
What is the main application of reverse transcription in the laboratory?
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What is a characteristic of DNA in most prokaryotes?
What is a characteristic of DNA in most prokaryotes?
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Why do telomeres become shorter with each replication cycle?
Why do telomeres become shorter with each replication cycle?
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What is the role of telomeres in the process of ageing?
What is the role of telomeres in the process of ageing?
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What type of cells usually have telomerase enzyme?
What type of cells usually have telomerase enzyme?
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What is the function of telomeres in preserving genetic information?
What is the function of telomeres in preserving genetic information?
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