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Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?
Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?
- DNA
- mRNA
- tRNA
- RNA (correct)
Why are females often asymptomatic when inheriting defective genes related to X chromosomes?
Why are females often asymptomatic when inheriting defective genes related to X chromosomes?
- They have functional proteins from both X chromosomes (correct)
- They have a backup Y chromosome
- They have extra copies of the X chromosome
- They have a different type of defective gene
What is the primary reason why most conditions related to X chromosome defects affect only males?
What is the primary reason why most conditions related to X chromosome defects affect only males?
- Females have more severe symptoms
- Females have stronger immune systems
- Males have more genetic mutations
- Males have only one X chromosome (correct)
What is the primary difference between RNA and DNA?
What is the primary difference between RNA and DNA?
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What is the initial step of transcription?
What is the initial step of transcription?
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Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?
Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?
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What is the primary reason why most conditions related to X chromosome defects affect only males?
What is the primary reason why most conditions related to X chromosome defects affect only males?
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Which molecule is largely single-stranded but often contains short stretches of nucleotides that can form conventional base pairs?
Which molecule is largely single-stranded but often contains short stretches of nucleotides that can form conventional base pairs?
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What is the initial step of transcription?
What is the initial step of transcription?
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What is the primary difference between RNA and DNA?
What is the primary difference between RNA and DNA?
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