What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To act as a structural component of cells
To transport proteins
To provide energy for cellular processes
To store and replicate genetic information
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which enzyme is responsible for converting DNA into mRNA during transcription?
Ligase
Helicase
RNA polymerase
DNA polymerase
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In RNA, which base is used instead of Thymine?
Uracil
Guanine
Cytosine
Adenine
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
It stores genetic information
It breaks down proteins
It acts as a template for protein synthesis
It provides energy for the process
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which experiment led to the discovery that UUU codes for Phenylalanine?
The use of poly-G RNA
The use of poly-C RNA
The use of poly-A RNA
The use of poly-U RNA
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many different amino acids are encoded by the genetic code?
20
4
64
16
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of a triplet codon in genetic coding?
It encodes an amino acid
It encodes a single nucleotide
It encodes a protein
It encodes a pair of nucleotides
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