Question 1

Nucleotide triplets in the gene transcript known as _____________ specify the amino acids which will be added during translation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genes 
B)  Alleles 
C)  Codons 
D)  Anticodons 
E)  tRNA 
A)  Genes 
B)  Alleles 
C)  Codons 
D)  Anticodons 
E)  tRNA

Question 2

The promoter region in E.coli is comprised of two traditionally recognized sequences.Describe these sequences,their properties,and their purposes.

Accepted Answer

Two short sequences within the E.coli pr

Question 3

How does transcription and RNA processing in eukaryotes differ from the same processes in prokaryotes?

Accepted Answer

Although the overall process of RNA synt

Question 4

Which enzyme catalyzes the addition of new ribonucleotides to the free 3' end of the growing molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA Polymerase 
B)  RNA Polymerase 
C)  Ligase 
D)  DNA Gyrase 
E)  Helicase 
A)  DNA Polymerase 
B)  RNA Polymerase 
C)  Ligase 
D)  DNA Gyrase 
E)  Helicase

Question 5

The -10 consensus sequence in the nontemplate strand is often recognized by which of the following base pair sequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  TATAAT 
B)  TTGACA 
C)  ATTGAC 
D)  CAGTTA 
E)  TAAAAA 
A)  TATAAT 
B)  TTGACA 
C)  ATTGAC 
D)  CAGTTA 
E)  TAAAAA

Question 6

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic RNA's differ in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  rRNA molecules are only subunits of the prokaryotic ribosome. 
B)  Eukaryotes have a pre-mRNA that requires splicing to create the functional transcript 
C)  Prokaryotes have non-coding sequences that are removed during RNA-transcript processing 
D)  Eukaryotes have simpler ribosomes, consisting of fewer subunits. 
E)  None of these 
A)  rRNA molecules are only subunits of the prokaryotic ribosome. 
B)  Eukaryotes have a pre-mRNA that requires splicing to create the functional transcript 
C)  Prokaryotes have non-coding sequences that are removed during RNA-transcript processing 
D)  Eukaryotes have simpler ribosomes, consisting of fewer subunits. 
E)  None of these

Question 7

Which of the following is a way in which RNA synthesis is similar to DNA synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Precursors are ribonucleoside triphosphates. 
B)  Only one strand of DNA is used as a template for the synthesis of a complementary RNA chain in any given reaction. 
C)  The basepair sequence of the mRNA is identical to the nontemplate strand of DNA except that U substitutes for T. 
D)  RNA chains can be initiated de novo. 
E)  None of these 
A)  Precursors are ribonucleoside triphosphates. 
B)  Only one strand of DNA is used as a template for the synthesis of a complementary RNA chain in any given reaction. 
C)  The basepair sequence of the mRNA is identical to the nontemplate strand of DNA except that U substitutes for T. 
D)  RNA chains can be initiated de novo. 
E)  None of these

Question 8

Which of the following is not a major modification that the primary transcript in eukaryotes undergoes before use during translation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methyl guanosine caps are added to the 5¢ ends of the primary transcripts 
B)  Poly(
A)  tails are added to the 3¢ ends of the transcripts 
C)  Intron sequences are spliced out of transcripts. 
D)  Exon sequences are spliced out of transcripts. 
E)  All of these are major modifications 
A)  Methyl guanosine caps are added to the 5¢ ends of the primary transcripts 
B)  Poly(
A)  tails are added to the 3¢ ends of the transcripts 
C)  Intron sequences are spliced out of transcripts. 
D)  Exon sequences are spliced out of transcripts. 
E)  All of these are major modifications

Question 9

How does initiation of transcription in eukaryotes differ from initiation of transcription in prokaryotes?

Accepted Answer

Unlike their prokaryotic counterparts,eu

Question 10

Which part of the cell is the location for translation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleus 
B)  Mitochondria 
C)  Ribosome 
D)  Cytosol 
E)  Lysosome 
A)  Nucleus 
B)  Mitochondria 
C)  Ribosome 
D)  Cytosol 
E)  Lysosome

Question 11

The snRNA responsible for the recognition/binding of the 5' splice site prior to the initial cleavage reaction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  U1 
B)  U2 
C)  U3 and U4 
D)  U5 and U1 
E)  U6 
A)  U1 
B)  U2 
C)  U3 and U4 
D)  U5 and U1 
E)  U6

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates the central dogma of biology?

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA®Protein®RNA 
B)  RNA®DNA®Protein 
C)  DNA®DNA®Protein 
D)  DNA®RNA®Protein 
E)  Protein®RNA®DNA 
A)  DNA®Protein®RNA 
B)  RNA®DNA®Protein 
C)  DNA®DNA®Protein 
D)  DNA®RNA®Protein 
E)  Protein®RNA®DNA

Nucleotide triplets in the gene transcript known as _____________ specify the amino acids which will be added during translation.

The promoter region in E.coli is comprised of two traditionally recognized sequences.Describe these sequences,their properties,and their purposes.

How does transcription and RNA processing in eukaryotes differ from the same processes in prokaryotes?

Which enzyme catalyzes the addition of new ribonucleotides to the free 3' end of the growing molecule?

The -10 consensus sequence in the nontemplate strand is often recognized by which of the following base pair sequences?

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic RNA's differ in that:

Which of the following is a way in which RNA synthesis is similar to DNA synthesis?

Which of the following is not a major modification that the primary transcript in eukaryotes undergoes before use during translation?

How does initiation of transcription in eukaryotes differ from initiation of transcription in prokaryotes?

Which part of the cell is the location for translation?

The snRNA responsible for the recognition/binding of the 5' splice site prior to the initial cleavage reaction is:

Which of the following best illustrates the central dogma of biology?

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Exam 11: Transcription And RNA Processing

Nucleotide triplets in the gene transcript known as _____________ specify the amino acids which will be added during translation.

The promoter region in E.coli is comprised of two traditionally recognized sequences.Describe these sequences,their properties,and their purposes.

How does transcription and RNA processing in eukaryotes differ from the same processes in prokaryotes?

Which enzyme catalyzes the addition of new ribonucleotides to the free 3' end of the growing molecule?

The -10 consensus sequence in the nontemplate strand is often recognized by which of the following base pair sequences?

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic RNA's differ in that:

Which of the following is a way in which RNA synthesis is similar to DNA synthesis?

Which of the following is not a major modification that the primary transcript in eukaryotes undergoes before use during translation?

How does initiation of transcription in eukaryotes differ from initiation of transcription in prokaryotes?

Which part of the cell is the location for translation?

The snRNA responsible for the recognition/binding of the 5' splice site prior to the initial cleavage reaction is:

Which of the following best illustrates the central dogma of biology?

The Science Of Genetics

Cellular Reproduction

Mendelism The Basic Principles Of Inheritance

Extensions Of Mendelism

The Chromosomal Basis Of Mendelism

Variation In Chromosome Number And Structure

Linkage,Crossing Over,And Chromosome Mapping In …

The Genetics Of Bacteria And Their Viruses

DNA And The Molecular Structure Of Chromosomes

Replication Of DNA And Chromosomes

Translation And The Genetic Code

Mutation,DNA Repair,And Recombination

The Techniques Of Molecular Genetics

Genomics

Applications Of Molecular Genetics

Transposable Genetics Elements

Regulation Of Gene Expression In Prokaryotes

Regulation Of Gene Expression In Eukaryotes

The Genetic Control Of Animal Development

The Genetic Basis Of Cancer

Inheritance Of Complex Traits

Population Genetics

Evolutionary Genetics

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