10 Questions
Which type of RNA is produced when a segment of DNA encodes proteins?
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
Which percentage of the human genome can be transcribed into mRNA?
Less than 2%
What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
It reads the DNA sequence and produces a complementary RNA strand
What is the main function of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)?
They have regulatory functions in the cell
What is the approximate percentage of mammalian genomic DNA that can be actively transcribed?
More than 80%
Which molecule is produced when a segment of DNA is transcribed?
RNA
What is the percentage of mRNA in total RNA samples?
1-3%
What is the primary function of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)?
Regulation of gene expression
What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
Reading DNA sequence
What percentage of mammalian genomic DNA can be actively transcribed?
More than 80%
Test your knowledge on transcription and RNA by taking this quiz. Learn about the process of copying DNA into RNA, the different types of RNA molecules, and the percentage of the human genome that can be transcribed into mRNA.
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