10 Questions
What is the function of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?
Adds complementary nucleotides to the new DNA strand
Which of the following nitrogenous bases pairs with guanine in DNA?
Cytosine
During which process are hereditary instructions transcribed from DNA to RNA?
Transcription
What is the role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?
Forms part of the ribosome structure
Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis?
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
What is the main function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
Carries amino acids to the ribosome
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
Helicase
What type of bond connects complementary nitrogenous bases of DNA strands?
Hydrogen bond
What is the function of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
Connecting Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand
What happens during the process of translation?
Decoding mRNA into a sequence of amino acids
Test your knowledge on the process of RNA transcription, including initiation, elongation, and termination stages. Learn about the differences between RNA and DNA and how genetic information is transcribed.
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