G 10 - 14.1 RNA

What does RNA stand for?

• Ribosomal Nucleic Acid

• Ribonucleic Acid

• Ribose Nucleic Acid

• None of the above

Which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?

• mRNA

• rRNA

• tRNA

• snRNA

What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

• To splice RNA

• To transport amino acids

• To form the structure of the ribosome

• To carry genetic information from DNA to ribosomes

What sugar is present in RNA?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Ribose

• Deoxyribose

Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

• Uracil

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Cytosine

What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

• Translation

• Splicing

• Replication

• Transcription

Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

• Cytoplasm

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

What is the primary function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?

• Regulate gene expression

• Carry genetic information

• Form the core of ribosome structure

• Transfer amino acids