5 Questions
What is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA called?
Transcription
What are the segments of DNA transcribed into RNA molecules that can encode proteins called?
messenger RNA (mRNA)
What are the RNA molecules called that are copied from other segments of DNA and do not encode proteins?
non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)
What percentage of total RNA samples does mRNA comprise?
1–3%
What are the two types of nucleic acids involved in transcription?
DNA and RNA
Test your knowledge of transcription and RNA with this quiz! Learn about the process of copying DNA into RNA, the different types of RNA molecules, and the significance of messenger RNA (mRNA) and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs). Challenge yourself with questions about the percentage of mRNA in total RNA samples and the transcription of the human genome.
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