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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)?
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What is the approximate percentage of mammalian genomic DNA that can be actively transcribed?
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Which molecule is produced when a segment of DNA is transcribed?
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What is the percentage of mRNA in total RNA samples?
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What is the primary function of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)?
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What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
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What percentage of mammalian genomic DNA can be actively transcribed?
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