Practice Transcription (in the nucleus) - 3.1 | DNA Structure and Function | Genetic Engineering Basic
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the process called when DNA is transcribed into RNA?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a transformation from DNA to RNA.

Question 2

Easy

What enzyme is responsible for transcription?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It’s the key that unlocks the DNA code.

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Question 1

What is the main function of RNA polymerase?

  • To replicate DNA
  • To synthesize RNA
  • To degrade DNA

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what it does in the transcription process.

Question 2

Transcription occurs in which part of the cell?

  • Cytoplasm
  • Nucleus
  • Ribosome

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider where DNA resides in a eukaryotic cell.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe how a small substitution mutation in the DNA can impact mRNA synthesis and the final protein produced.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how one changed letter in a sentence can change its meaning.

Question 2

If RNA polymerase encounters a stop signal during transcription, what will it do? What are the implications of this for protein synthesis?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how signal cues serve as instructions for when to stop in any process.

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