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What type of RNA is responsible for conveying the activated amino acids to the ribosomes for protein synthesis?
What type of RNA is responsible for conveying the activated amino acids to the ribosomes for protein synthesis?
- Ribosomal RNA
- Messenger RNA (mRNA)
- Precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA)
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) (correct)
Which RNA molecule controls gene transcription and translation?
Which RNA molecule controls gene transcription and translation?
- MicroRNA (miRNA) (correct)
- Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)
- Ribosomal RNA
- Precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA)
What is the primary function of Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)?
What is the primary function of Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)?
- Controls gene transcription and translation
- Produces proteins
- Transfers amino acids to ribosomes
- Regulates splicing of pre-mRNA (correct)
During splicing, what part of the precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) is removed?
During splicing, what part of the precursor messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) is removed?
Which RNA type plays an important role in protein synthesis?
Which RNA type plays an important role in protein synthesis?
What nitrogenous base does RNA contain instead of thymine?
What nitrogenous base does RNA contain instead of thymine?
What is the primary function of insulator sequences in the genetic regulation?
What is the primary function of insulator sequences in the genetic regulation?
Which of the following regulatory elements is responsible for activating the gene promoter?
Which of the following regulatory elements is responsible for activating the gene promoter?
Which type of feedback control system is the most common in the body?
Which type of feedback control system is the most common in the body?
What is the role of substances outside the cells, such as hormones, in the regulation of intracellular biochemical reactions?
What is the role of substances outside the cells, such as hormones, in the regulation of intracellular biochemical reactions?
What is the definition of a mutation?
What is the definition of a mutation?
Which of the following is an example of a mutagen?
Which of the following is an example of a mutagen?
What are the two main methods by which biochemical activities in the cell are regulated?
What are the two main methods by which biochemical activities in the cell are regulated?
What is the role of intracellular inhibitors or activators in controlling the activity of the cell?
What is the role of intracellular inhibitors or activators in controlling the activity of the cell?
Which element near the transcription start site of a gene consists of the TATA box and the CAAT box?
Which element near the transcription start site of a gene consists of the TATA box and the CAAT box?
What is the function of enhancer sequences in gene expression regulation?
What is the function of enhancer sequences in gene expression regulation?
What is the main feature that separates exons from introns in a gene structure?
What is the main feature that separates exons from introns in a gene structure?
Which component is crucial for understanding the genetic control of gene expression?
Which component is crucial for understanding the genetic control of gene expression?
Which of the following best describes the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
Which of the following best describes the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What is the role of the mRNA molecule in protein synthesis?
What is the role of the mRNA molecule in protein synthesis?
What happens when the ribosome reaches a termination signal on the mRNA molecule?
What happens when the ribosome reaches a termination signal on the mRNA molecule?
What is the primary function of micro RNA (miRNA)?
What is the primary function of micro RNA (miRNA)?
What is the importance of regulating gene activity in cells?
What is the importance of regulating gene activity in cells?
What is the function of RNA polymerase in transcription?
What is the function of RNA polymerase in transcription?
What is the role of transcription factors in gene expression?
What is the role of transcription factors in gene expression?
In transcription, what do enhancers primarily do?
In transcription, what do enhancers primarily do?
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in translation?
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in translation?
Where does translation primarily occur?
Where does translation primarily occur?
What is the structure on tRNA that binds to an amino acid?
What is the structure on tRNA that binds to an amino acid?
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