The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

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In which direction does the transfer of genetic information flow, as per the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology?

  • DNA→RNA→protein (correct)
  • RNA→DNA→protein
  • Protein→RNA→DNA
  • Protein→DNA→RNA

What is the process by which genetic information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product?

  • Replication
  • Translation
  • Transcription (correct)
  • Modification

What is the term for the modifications of pre-mRNA leading to the formation of mature mRNA or functional tRNA, rRNA, or ncRNA?

  • Replication
  • RNA processing (correct)
  • Translation
  • Transcription

What is the result of the process of transcription?

<p>Formation of functional RNA molecules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the precise determination of sequence of bases in the nucleic acid or amino acid residues in the protein?

<p>Information transfer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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