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What is the first step in the flow of genetic information, during which an mRNA molecule is synthesized from a specific DNA segment?
What is the first step in the flow of genetic information, during which an mRNA molecule is synthesized from a specific DNA segment?
- mRNA Processing
- mRNA Export
- Translation
- Transcription (correct)
Where does transcription primarily occur in eukaryotic cells?
Where does transcription primarily occur in eukaryotic cells?
- Cytoplasm
- Mitochondria
- Nucleus (correct)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the term for the process during which introns are removed, and a 5' cap and a poly-A tail are added to the newly synthesized mRNA in eukaryotic cells?
What is the term for the process during which introns are removed, and a 5' cap and a poly-A tail are added to the newly synthesized mRNA in eukaryotic cells?
- Translation
- mRNA Export
- Transcription
- mRNA Processing (correct)
In which cellular compartment does translation take place?
In which cellular compartment does translation take place?
During translation, which molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome?
During translation, which molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome?
What determines the order of amino acids in a protein during translation?
What determines the order of amino acids in a protein during translation?