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What is the primary function of genetic recombination?

  • To decrease genetic diversity and adaptability
  • To increase genetic diversity and adaptability (correct)
  • To maintain a constant genome size
  • To produce haploid gametes

    • Which of the following is the correct sequence of the central dogma of life?

  • DNA → RNA → Protein (correct)
  • DNA → Protein → RNA
  • RNA → DNA → Protein
  • Protein → RNA → DNA

    • What is the primary role of proteins in the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

  • Proteins act as intermediaries between the genotype and the phenotype (correct)
  • Proteins have no role in the relationship between genotype and phenotype
  • Proteins are the primary determinants of the phenotype
  • Proteins are the physical manifestation of the genotype

    • What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?

    <p>Meiosis produces haploid cells, while mitosis produces diploid cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following RNA polymerases is responsible for transcribing protein-coding genes in eukaryotic cells?

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

    What is the purpose of differential gene expression?

    <p>To allow the production of a variety of proteins from the same genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does translation occur?

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

    What is responsible for the overall structure and catalysis of protein synthesis in ribosomes?

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

    What is the function of tRNA in translation?

    <p>Translates codons to amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which site in the ribosome holds the tRNA linked to the growing polypeptide chain?

    <p>Holding site (P site)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mRNA in translation?

    <p>Interacts with ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does base pairing play in translation?

    <p>Allows mRNA and tRNA interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of steps in transcription?

    <p>Initiation, elongation, termination, RNA processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA?

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

    What is the primary function of tRNA?

    <p>To serve as adaptors between mRNA and amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many nucleotides make up a codon?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mRNA?

    <p>To code for proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of joining amino acids together called?

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

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