Transcription (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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How many amino acids can cells use to manufacture proteins?
How many amino acids can cells use to manufacture proteins?
20
What molecule is produced during transcription?
What molecule is produced during transcription?
pre-mRNA
Where in the cell does transcription occur?
Where in the cell does transcription occur?
Nucleus
Which enzyme reads the DNA template and assembles RNA?
Which enzyme reads the DNA template and assembles RNA?
RNA polymerase
During transcription, adenine on DNA pairs with which base in RNA?
During transcription, adenine on DNA pairs with which base in RNA?
Uracil
During transcription, thymine on DNA pairs with which base in RNA?
During transcription, thymine on DNA pairs with which base in RNA?
Adenine
How many base pairs remain exposed during transcription?
How many base pairs remain exposed during transcription?
12
What are exons?
What are exons?
Sections that code for proteins
What is the purpose of splicing?
What is the purpose of splicing?
Remove introns from pre-mRNA
How does mRNA exit the nucleus?
How does mRNA exit the nucleus?
Through nuclear pores