Transcription and mRNA Structure Quiz
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What is the purpose of the 5' cap added to mRNA during posttranscriptional modifications?

  • Stabilizes the mRNA molecule in the cytoplasm
  • Protects mRNA from enzymatic degradation (correct)
  • Initiates transcription
  • Facilitates translation
  • What is the role of the poly(A) tail in mRNA processing?

  • Promoting splicing of exons
  • Initiating translation
  • Stabilizing the RNA molecule in the cytoplasm (correct)
  • Excising introns
  • Which signal marks the beginning of the coding region in eukaryotes?

  • AUG triplet (correct)
  • Poly(A) tail
  • 5' cap
  • RNA splicing
  • What occurs during RNA splicing in eukaryotes?

    <p>Ligation of coding exons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe an mRNA molecule that may encode several different polypeptide chains in prokaryotes?

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

    Which enzyme is responsible for the release of the transcribed RNA molecule from the DNA template?

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

    Which strand of DNA is responsible for producing the antisense strand in the next generation?

    <p>Sense strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the sense strand during transcription?

    <p>Produce the antisense strand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In bacteria, how does RNA polymerase bind to DNA to start synthesis?

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

    What is the function of transcription factors (TF) during gene expression?

    <p>Control transcription of genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the promoter in transcription initiation?

    <p>Provide a signal for starting transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of transcription involves RNA polymerase binding to the DNA template at the promoter region?

    <p>Template binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of enhancers in transcription regulation?

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

    Which step is NOT involved in the formation of the transcription initiation complex?

    <p>RNA polymerase binding directly to the promoter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During RNA Chain Elongation, in which direction does chain elongation proceed?

    <p>5' to 3'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of DNA binding proteins in transcription regulation?

    <p>Bring activators closer to the promoter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for RNA synthesis during transcription?

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

    What triggers the termination of RNA synthesis during transcription?

    <p>Specific nucleotide sequence acting as a termination signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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