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What is the function of 5’ capping during mRNA processing?
What is the function of 5’ capping during mRNA processing?
- Promotes the attachment of mRNA to the ribosome
- Aids in the removal of introns
- Facilitates recognition and protection of new mRNA (correct)
- Helps in the addition of polyadenylation
Which enzyme is responsible for the unwinding of the double helix during transcription?
Which enzyme is responsible for the unwinding of the double helix during transcription?
- Helicase (correct)
- Polymerase
- Transcriptase
- RNA polymerase
What is the role of tRNA molecules in translation?
What is the role of tRNA molecules in translation?
- Attach to the promoter site
- Initiate mRNA splicing
- Polyadenylate the mRNA
- Deliver amino acids and aid in translocation (correct)
What is the purpose of mRNA splicing?
What is the purpose of mRNA splicing?
Which component separates when an mRNA stop codon is reached during translation?
Which component separates when an mRNA stop codon is reached during translation?
What is the function of polyadenylation during mRNA processing?
What is the function of polyadenylation during mRNA processing?