Review #2 - RNA, Transcription, Translation

What is the main role of RNA in cells?

• Energy storage

• Genetic information transfer

• Providing structure

• Catalyzing reactions

Which molecule is classified as a type of RNA?

• DNA

• mRNA

• Enzyme

• Lipid

What type of sugar is present in RNA?

• Deoxyribose

• Ribose

• Fructose

• Glucose

Which nitrogenous base is unique to RNA?

• Thymine

• Adenine

• Uracil

• Cytosine

What is the typical structural form of RNA?

(a)  

What type of RNA is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosome?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• snRNA

What is the full name of rRNA?

• Ribosomal RNA

• Recombinant RNA

• Regulated RNA

• Reverse RNA

What does mRNA primarily do?

• Transport amino acids

• Transfer genetic code from DNA

• Assemble ribosomes

• Catalyze biochemical reactions

Which pair correctly matches a nitrogenous base with its complement in RNA?

• Adenine - Thymine

• Cytosine - Guanine

• Uracil - Adenine

• Thymine - Cytosine

What is the purpose of a codon in mRNA?

• Stabilizes RNA structure

• Determines amino acid sequence

• Initiates the transcription process

• Prevents genetic errors