RNA Groups and Functions Quiz
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What is the primary function of siRNA?

  • To facilitate protein synthesis
  • To catalyze chemical reactions in the cell
  • To enhance mRNA degradation and prevent translation (correct)
  • To transcribe DNA into RNA
  • What are some potential concerns with the use of siRNA?

  • Off-target effects and unwanted immune responses (correct)
  • Lack of specificity for target mRNA
  • Inability to cross cell membranes
  • Difficulty in synthesizing siRNA molecules
  • What is one of the main challenges in developing siRNA-based drugs?

  • Delivering siRNA to the target tissue without degradation (correct)
  • Ensuring siRNA can be efficiently synthesized
  • Modifying siRNA to increase its stability in the cell
  • Preventing siRNA from interacting with other cellular components
  • Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes?

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

    What is the primary role of enzymes in cellular metabolism?

    <p>Catalyzing chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about enzymes is NOT true?

    <p>Enzymes are consumed during the chemical reactions they catalyze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mRNA?

    <p>To carry genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes?

    <p>Regulating gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

    <p>To carry amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?

    <p>Enzymes are responsible for muscle contraction and make cells work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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