Transcription Mechanisms and Factors

Transcription Mechanisms and Factors

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Biology, Science

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial explains eukaryotic transcription, focusing on the role of RNA polymerase and transcription factors. It covers the initiation, elongation, and termination phases, detailing the specific factors and processes involved in each stage. Mnemonics are provided to help memorize transcription factors, and the video concludes with the mechanisms of 5' capping and polyadenylation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which enzyme is primarily involved in the transcription of mRNA in eukaryotes?

RNA polymerase II

RNA polymerase I

DNA polymerase

RNA polymerase III

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the initials 'TF' stand for in the context of transcription factors?

Transcription Facilitator

Translation Factor

Transcription Factor

Transcription Follower

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which transcription factor binds to the TATA box in the promoter region?

TFIID

TFIIH

TFIIB

TFIIA

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of TFIIH in the transcription initiation process?

Acting as a helicase and melting the promoter

Recruiting RNA polymerase II

Binding to the TATA box

Phosphorylating the C-terminal domain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mnemonic helps remember the sequence of transcription initiation events?

The cat jumps over the moon

The fish swims in the sea

The bird flies over the rainbow

The dog eats the apple and plays with the football

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of elongation factors in transcription?

Terminating transcription

Increasing the rate of transcription

Initiating transcription

Binding to the promoter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which enzyme removes the terminal gamma phosphate during 5' capping?

Guanine transferase

RNA triphosphatase

Methyl transferase

RNA polymerase

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