Transcription and RNA Quiz
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Which type of RNA is produced when a segment of DNA encodes proteins?

  • Non-coding RNA (ncRNA)
  • Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
  • Messenger RNA (mRNA) (correct)
  • Transfer RNA (tRNA)

    • Which percentage of the human genome can be transcribed into mRNA?

  • Around 20%
  • Approximately 50%
  • More than 80%
  • Less than 2% (correct)

    • What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?

  • It binds to promoter DNA and initiates translation
  • It produces proteins encoded by DNA
  • It reads the DNA sequence and produces a complementary RNA strand (correct)
  • It copies the RNA sequence into DNA

    • What is the main function of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)?

    <p>They have regulatory functions in the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of mammalian genomic DNA that can be actively transcribed?

    <p>More than 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is produced when a segment of DNA is transcribed?

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

    What is the percentage of mRNA in total RNA samples?

    <p>1-3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)?

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

    What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?

    <p>Reading DNA sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of mammalian genomic DNA can be actively transcribed?

    <p>More than 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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