Central Dogma of Molecular Biology Quiz

What is the primary function of proteins in the central dogma?

• To store genetic information

• To catalyze biochemical reactions

• To transcribe RNA

• To replicate DNA

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Which of the following is not a part of the central dogma?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

• Photosynthesis

What is the main purpose of replication in the central dogma?

• To create proteins

• To duplicate DNA

• To synthesize RNA

• To break down carbohydrates

Which enzyme is primarily responsible for transcription?

• DNA polymerase

• RNA polymerase

• Ligase

• Helicase

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

• The process of cell division

• The flow of genetic information

• The structure of DNA

• The function of enzymes

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What is the role of RNA in the central dogma?

• It is the final product of gene expression.

• It copies a stretch of DNA sequence.

• It encodes the phenotype of the organism.

• It is responsible for physical action.

What is encoded in the linear DNA/RNA sequence?

• Physical action

• Phenotype

• Linear protein sequence

• Reverse transcription

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What is the sequence of events in the central dogma?

• RNA → DNA → Protein

• DNA → RNA → Protein

• Protein → RNA → DNA

• DNA → Protein → RNA

What is the primary function of proteins in the central dogma?

• To encode DNA sequences

• To perform physical actions

• To copy RNA sequences

• To reverse transcribe DNA

What must a cell decide every time it makes one molecule of protein?

• The temperature at which to synthesize

• The amount of energy to use

• Where to start reading and where to stop

• The type of sugar to consume

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