Biochemistry - RNA Structure

Exercise : RNA Structure - Section 1
  • RNA Structure - Section 1
11.
Which of the following is the smallest of the RNAs?
Messenger RNA
Transfer RNAs
Ribosomal RNAs
All of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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12.
The mRNA from which of the following would contain a poly-A tail?
A restriction endonuclease from E. coli
Bacterial alpha-amylase
Human insulin
Bacteriophage DNA ligase
Answer: Option
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13.
What is the average size (in bp) of a mature t-RNA?
80 bp
100 bp
120 bp
140 bp
Answer: Option
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14.
What modified base is at the 5' extremity of a capped eukaryotic m-RNA?
1-methyl-adenosine
2'-O-methyl-guanosine
7-methyl-guanosine
1-methyl-guanosine
Answer: Option
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15.
What is the function of messenger RNA?
It carries amino acids
It is a component of the ribosomes
It is a direct copy of a gene
It is the genetic material of some organisms
Answer: Option
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