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What process rewrites the DNA code into RNA using the same nucleotide 'language'?
What process rewrites the DNA code into RNA using the same nucleotide 'language'?
- Translation
- Polyadenylation
- Splicing
- Transcription (correct)
In eukaryotes, what must mRNA do before it can exit the nucleus?
In eukaryotes, what must mRNA do before it can exit the nucleus?
- Add poly-A tail
- Get processed by splicing
- Pass through nuclear pores (correct)
- Undergo translation
What is the sequence of events in protein construction from DNA to amino acids?
What is the sequence of events in protein construction from DNA to amino acids?
- Translation >> Transcription >> Replication
- Replication >> Transcription >> Translation
- Replication >> Translation >> Transcription
- Transcription >> Translation >> Replication (correct)
Which of the following correctly describes alternative RNA splicing?
Which of the following correctly describes alternative RNA splicing?
What is the function of tRNA during translation?
What is the function of tRNA during translation?
Which feature of the genetic code allows for more than one codon to code for the same amino acid?
Which feature of the genetic code allows for more than one codon to code for the same amino acid?
What is the main function of tRNA in translation?
What is the main function of tRNA in translation?
Which component of the ribosome is crucial for coordinating the functioning of mRNA and tRNA during translation?
Which component of the ribosome is crucial for coordinating the functioning of mRNA and tRNA during translation?
At what point does elongation stop during translation?
At what point does elongation stop during translation?
What happens to the completed polypeptide during translation termination?
What happens to the completed polypeptide during translation termination?
Which component of tRNA is responsible for recognizing the appropriate codons in mRNA?
Which component of tRNA is responsible for recognizing the appropriate codons in mRNA?
What role do ribosomal subunits play in translation?
What role do ribosomal subunits play in translation?
What is the function of the P site in a ribosome?
What is the function of the P site in a ribosome?
Which subunit of the ribosome contains the large 5′ mRNA binding site?
Which subunit of the ribosome contains the large 5′ mRNA binding site?
What is the role of the E site in translation?
What is the role of the E site in translation?
Which base of the RNA codon determines the amino acid in the translation process?
Which base of the RNA codon determines the amino acid in the translation process?
How do certain antibiotic drugs act selectively on bacterial ribosomes?
How do certain antibiotic drugs act selectively on bacterial ribosomes?
What is the significance of ribosomal differences between bacteria and eukaryotes?
What is the significance of ribosomal differences between bacteria and eukaryotes?
During which process are genetic messages produced in the form of RNA?
During which process are genetic messages produced in the form of RNA?
What is the binding site for RNA polymerase in the process of transcription?
What is the binding site for RNA polymerase in the process of transcription?
Which molecule is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?
Which molecule is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?
What occurs during translation in protein synthesis?
What occurs during translation in protein synthesis?
Which component is directly involved in creating polypeptides at the ribosome?
Which component is directly involved in creating polypeptides at the ribosome?
What is the role of RNA polymerase in gene expression?
What is the role of RNA polymerase in gene expression?
How does a base substitution mutation differ from a frameshift mutation?
How does a base substitution mutation differ from a frameshift mutation?
What is the outcome of a missense mutation?
What is the outcome of a missense mutation?
How do nucleotide insertions differ from nucleotide deletions?
How do nucleotide insertions differ from nucleotide deletions?
What is the consequence of a nonsense mutation?
What is the consequence of a nonsense mutation?
In what way does a frameshift mutation affect the genetic message?
In what way does a frameshift mutation affect the genetic message?
Which type of mutation could potentially lead to an improved protein function?
Which type of mutation could potentially lead to an improved protein function?
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