by smaggio
Transcription is a fundamental biological process that translates the genetic blueprint from DNA into RNA, setting the stage for protein synthesis. This quiz will take you through the essential elements and steps involved in transcription, from the role of RNA polymerase to the intricacies of mRNA processing. Sharpen your understanding and see how well you grasp the molecular dance that underpins gene expression.
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DNA Transcription Quiz Questions Overview
1. What enzyme is primarily responsible for synthesizing RNA during transcription?
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
Ligase
Helicase
2. In which direction does RNA polymerase synthesize the new RNA strand?
3′ to 5′
5′ to 3′
5′ to 5′
3′ to 3′
3. What is the name of the DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription?
Terminator
Enhancer
Promoter
Operator
4. Which of the following is NOT a step in the transcription process?
Initiation
Elongation
Termination
Translation
5. Which type of RNA is synthesized during transcription?
tRNA
rRNA
mRNA
snRNA
6. What is the role of the sigma factor in bacterial transcription?
Termination of transcription
Binding to the promoter region
Splicing of introns
Polyadenylation of RNA
7. Which of the following modifications occurs to eukaryotic mRNA after transcription?
Addition of a 5′ cap
Addition of a poly-A tail
Splicing of introns
All of the above
8. What is the function of the TATA box in eukaryotic transcription?
Termination signal
Enhancer element
Promoter element
Splicing signal
9. Which strand of DNA is used as a template for RNA synthesis?
Coding strand
Non-coding strand
Leading strand
Lagging strand
10. In eukaryotes, where does transcription take place?
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
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