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What are the molecules that read out the genetic code?
What are the molecules that read out the genetic code?
- Messenger RNAs (mRNAs)
- Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) (correct)
- Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs)
- Ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs)
Which type of RNA is specifically mentioned as reading the genetic code?
Which type of RNA is specifically mentioned as reading the genetic code?
- Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs)
- Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) (correct)
- Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs)
- MicroRNAs (miRNAs)
Which class of RNA molecules reads the genetic code according to the text?
Which class of RNA molecules reads the genetic code according to the text?
- MicroRNAs (miRNAs)
- Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) (correct)
- Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs)
- Small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs)
What is the main function of transfer RNAs (tRNAs) mentioned in the text?
What is the main function of transfer RNAs (tRNAs) mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transfer RNAs (tRNAs) as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transfer RNAs (tRNAs) as described in the text?
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In the context of genetic code reading, what distinguishes transfer RNAs (tRNAs) from other RNA molecules?
In the context of genetic code reading, what distinguishes transfer RNAs (tRNAs) from other RNA molecules?
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What role does the anticodon sequence on tRNA play in recognizing codons in mRNA?
What role does the anticodon sequence on tRNA play in recognizing codons in mRNA?
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How does tRNA differ from mRNA in terms of its interaction with genetic information?
How does tRNA differ from mRNA in terms of its interaction with genetic information?
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