AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 6.3: Transcription & RNA Processing

Which RNA functions as site of protein synthesis?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

Which RNA functions to bring amino acids to the ribosome?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

Which RNA is the transcript from DNA template?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

Which RNA has an anticodon that pairs with codon?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

Which RNA has the codons sequence for translation?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

Which enzyme is responsible for transcription?

• Ligase

• Primase

• RNA Polymerase

• Transcriptase

In transcription, which direction is DNA read?

• 3' to 5’

• 5' to 3’ 

• C terminus to N terminus

• N terminus to C terminus

In transcription, which direction is RNA made?

• 3' to 5’

• 5' to 3’ 

• C terminus to N terminus

• N terminus to C terminus

Function of 5' Cap...

• Add phosphates to the RNA

• Provide ATP for transcription

• Protect from hydrolytic enzymes

• Site of ribosome binding 

Function of Poly A tail...

• Add phosphates to the RNA

• Provide ATP for transcription

• Protect from hydrolytic enzymes 

• Site of ribosome binding