Gene Expression (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the typical functional product created through gene expression?
What is the typical functional product created through gene expression?
Protein
What are the three stages of gene expression in eukaryotes, in order?
What are the three stages of gene expression in eukaryotes, in order?
Transcription, RNA processing, translation
Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?
Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
How does pre-mRNA relate to the DNA template and coding strands?
How does pre-mRNA relate to the DNA template and coding strands?
Complementary to template, identical to coding
What protective structures are added during RNA processing?
What protective structures are added during RNA processing?
5' methyl-G cap and 3' poly-A tail
What is the key difference between exons and introns?
What is the key difference between exons and introns?
Exons are coding regions, introns are not
What does alternative splicing allow?
What does alternative splicing allow?
One gene to code for multiple proteins
What is the start codon and which amino acid does it code for?
What is the start codon and which amino acid does it code for?
AUG, methionine
How many possible codons exist, and how many code for amino acids?
How many possible codons exist, and how many code for amino acids?
64 total, 61 for amino acids
What does the central dogma of molecular biology describe?
What does the central dogma of molecular biology describe?
DNA to pre-mRNA to mRNA to protein