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Consider these following sentences and choose the correct ones.
I. Each gene contains a specific promoter region and a leader sequence for guiding the beginning of transcription.
II. Only one strand of DNA, called template strand is copied by RNA polymerase, this strand runs in 35 direction.
III. RNA polymerase adds complementary nucleotides forming single stranded mRNA in 35 direction.
IV. Section of DNA that has been transcribed is rewound into its original configuration.

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Important Questions on Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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Two of the following statements are correctly defined. Identify the correct combination

i) Conversion of hnRNA to mRNA - processing

ii) Removal of introns and joining of exons - splicing

iii) Addition of adenylate residues to 3'- end in a template dependent manner - Tailing

iv) Methyl adenosine triphosphate is added to 5' - end of hnRNA - capping

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Name the enzyme that facilitates opening of DNA helix during transcription.
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For the given sequence of DNA, identify the complementary sequence of bases on its mRNA from the options given below:
DNA 3' -ATGCATGCATGC - 5'
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In Prokaryotes the transcription of DNA is initiated with the help of
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Match the animals of Column I with Column II and select the correct options among the following:

  Column- I   Column- II
1. DNA replication I RNA polymerase
2. Translation II DNA polymerase
3. Translation III Reverse transcriptase
4. Transcription IV Aminoacyl synthetase

Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below.

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In eukaryotes, the entire base sequence of a gene do not appear in mature RNA because
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Match the following and select the correct answer:
 
  Column I   Column II
(a) Centriole (p) Infoldings in mitochondria
(b) Chlorophyll (q) Thylakoids
(c) Cristae (r) Nucleic acids
(d) Ribozymes (s) Basal body cilia or flagella
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Which ONE of the following polymerases transcribes 5S rRNA?
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If the sequence of nucleotides in a temperate strand of DNA is 3' ATGCTTCCGAAT 5', write the sequence in the corresponding region of the transcribed m-RNA.
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In the given transcription unit, identify the regions I and II respectively. Coding strand

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What is the role of RNA polymerase III in the process of transcription in eukaryotes?
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Which one of the following is wrongly matched?
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Which is the "Only enzyme" that has "Capability" to catalyse Initiation, Elongation and Termination in the process of transcription in prokaryotes?
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Which of the following statements is correct?

a. rRNA is the most abundant RNA.
b. Ribosomes are composed of approximately 80% rRNA and 20% ribosomal proteins.
c. rRNA is a type of coding RNA.
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DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes transcription on one strand of the DNA, which is called the: