Transcription in Eukaryotic Cells

What is the primary enzyme involved in transcription?

• DNA Polymerase

• RNA Polymerase

• Ligase

• Catalase

Transcribe the following DNA strand into mRNA: ATC GAC

• TAG CTG

• UAG CUG

• AUC GAC

• TCG UUG

Which of the following is not a type of RNA?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• cRNA

What is the purpose of mRNA?

• To synthesize DNA

• To transport amino acids

• To carry genetic information from DNA to ribosomes

• To form ribosomes

What is the purpose of tRNA?

• To synthesize DNA

• To transport amino acids

• To carry genetic information from DNA to ribosomes

• To form ribosomes

What is the purpose of rRNA?

• To synthesize DNA

• To transport amino acids

• To carry genetic information from DNA to ribosomes

• To form ribosomes

What structure is the site of translation?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Golgi Bodies

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

Translation comes before transcription.

• True

• False

Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• ribosome

• mitochondria

What structure is the site of translation?

• nucleus

• ribosome

• golgi bodies

• endoplasmic reticulum