RNA Basics and Functions
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RNA contains the sugar?

ribose

Unlike DNA, RNA contains?

uracil

Which of the following are found in both DNA and RNA?

  • Phosphate groups (correct)
  • Adenine
  • Cytosine (correct)
  • Guanine (correct)

    • Is RNA usually single stranded?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA brings the information in the genetic code from the nucleus to other parts of the cell?

    <p>mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules are involved in protein synthesis?

    <p>messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, and transfer RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which molecules are mRNA molecules transcribed?

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

    Which is produced during transcription?

    <p>RNA molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During eukaryotic transcription, an RNA molecule is formed that is?

    <p>complementary to part of one strand of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many nucleotides are needed to specify three amino acids?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are 64 codons and 20 amino acids. Which of the following is true?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A promoter is a?

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

    What happens during translation?

    <p>The cell uses a messenger RNA code to make proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During translation, the type of amino acid that is added to the growing polypeptide depends on the?

    <p>codon on the mRNA and anticodon on the tRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A protein is being assembled when?

    <p>RNA is being released</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Genes contain instructions for assembling?

    <p>proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the correct sequence of the transfer of information in most organisms?

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

    What happens during gene expression?

    <p>A cell reads the instructions in DNA and builds a protein based on those instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In eukaryotes, transcription takes place in the cytoplasm, and translation takes place in the nucleus.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 3 types of RNA are?

    <p>tRNA, mRNA and rRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNA molecules stay in the nucleus; RNA molecules leave the nucleus and move through the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During DNA replication, only one strand of DNA serves as a template.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A codon consists of four nucleotides.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The anticodon AGA is complementary to the mRNA codon TCT.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In RNA, _________ is the sugar in the nucleotide.

    <p>ribose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A eukaryotic gene consists of?

    <p>regulatory regions, a promoter, and the nucleotide sequence that is transcribed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During transcription, RNA polymerase binds to DNA and assembles nucleotides into a strand that is?

    <p>complementary to the DNA template</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The order of nitrogenous bases in DNA determines the?

    <p>order of amino acids in proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The codon that signals the end of a growing polypeptide is called a _______ codon.

    <p>stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tRNA bases called the anticodons are complementary to the?

    <p>three consecutive nucleotides on an mRNA molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two cellular processes, transcription and translation are the main activities described in the central dogma of molecular biology.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The codon AUG is a _______ codon representing the amino acid _______.

    <p>start; methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The codon UGG is a stop codon representing the amino acid Tryptophan.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    RNA Basics

    • RNA contains the sugar ribose, distinguishing it from DNA.
    • Unlike DNA, RNA uses uracil instead of thymine.
    • RNA is usually single-stranded, allowing it to have diverse functions.

    Types of RNA and Their Functions

    • mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from the nucleus to cytoplasm.
    • tRNA (transfer RNA) and rRNA (ribosomal RNA) are also integral to protein synthesis.
    • mRNA is transcribed from DNA, ensuring that genetic instructions are relayed to ribosomes.

    Transcription and Translation

    • Transcription produces RNA molecules that are complementary to a DNA strand.
    • Eukaryotic transcription occurs in the nucleus, while translation occurs in the cytoplasm at ribosomes.
    • Transcription involves RNA polymerase binding to DNA and assembling a complementary strand.

    Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis

    • The genetic code uses codons, each consisting of three nucleotides, to specify amino acids.
    • A total of 64 codons can code for 20 amino acids, leading to the redundancy of the genetic code, where multiple codons can specify the same amino acid.
    • 9 nucleotides are required to specify a sequence of three amino acids during protein synthesis.

    Gene Expression and Protein Assembly

    • Genes contain instructions for assembling proteins through the processes of transcription and translation.
    • The flow of genetic information typically follows the sequence: DNA to RNA to protein.
    • When RNA is released, a protein is being assembled.

    Regulatory Aspects

    • A promoter region serves as a binding site for RNA polymerase to initiate transcription.
    • Eukaryotic genes include regulatory regions, a promoter, and the transcribed sequence.

    Anticodon and Codon Relationships

    • The anticodon of tRNA is complementary to the codon on the mRNA, ensuring the correct amino acids are added during translation.
    • The stop codon signals the end of polypeptide synthesis, while the start codon (AUG) also denotes the first amino acid, methionine.

    Misconceptions in Molecular Biology

    • DNA molecules remain in the nucleus, while RNA molecules exit to the cytoplasm.
    • Both strands of DNA serve as templates during DNA replication (contrary to the claim that only one does).
    • A codon comprises three nucleotides, not four.
    • The anticodon AGA is not complementary to the mRNA codon TCT.

    Important Points to Remember

    • Two central processes described in molecular biology are transcription and translation, collectively referred to as the central dogma.
    • Understanding the order of nitrogenous bases in DNA is crucial as it determines the order of amino acids in proteins, impacting protein structure and function.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of RNA, including its structure, types, and roles in protein synthesis. Understand the processes of transcription and translation, and learn about the genetic code that governs these biological mechanisms. Test your knowledge on how RNA differs from DNA and the specific functions of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.

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