Chpt 17. Part 1: Transcription Flashcard

Chpt 17. Part 1: Transcription Flashcard

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Biology

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a mRNA poly-A tail?

Back

The poly-A tail protects the mRNA from degradation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the central dogma, what is the intermediate molecule in the flow of information from DNA to proteins?

Back

RNA

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What accurately describes the usual process of eukaryotic transcription?

Back

Both introns and exons are transcribed, but the RNA transcribed from introns does not leave the nucleus.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the full process by which genotype becomes expressed as phenotype called?

Back

Gene expression.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement about transcription is false?

Back

RNA polymerase, like DNA polymerase, requires a primer to begin RNA synthesis.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is transcription?

Back

Transcription is the process that creates an RNA product from a sequence of DNA.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does RNA polymerase play in transcription?

Back

RNA polymerase builds RNA molecules from a DNA template.

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