BIOD102 / BIOD 102 Module 1:
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Essential Biology II with Lab | Questions & Answers | Grade A 100% Correct - Portage Learning
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RNA polymerase
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Enzyme that separates DNA strands and also joins together complementary RNA nucleotides
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Transcription factors
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Assists RNA polymerase binding; controls rate of mRNA transcription
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Transcription initiation complex
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Combination of transcription factors, TATA box, and other proteins that allow for RNA polymerase to bind
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True or False. The TATA box is necessary for initiation of transcription and is located on the RNA strand.
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false
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Describe the process of elongation during transcription.
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Once unwinding of the DNA strand occurs, RNA polymerase uses the DNA strand as a template adding complementary RNA nucleotides. The synthesized mRNA pulls away from the DNA template so that the DNA strands can re-associate.
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List at least one reason pre-mRNA processing is necessary.
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the 5' cap is necessary to begin the process of translation
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Describe the role of tRNA in the cell.
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They are like cargo trucks; they are responsible for transferring amino acids from cytosol to the growing amino acid chain.
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intron
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non-coding regions of mR
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exon
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coding regions of mRNA 3 / 4
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splicing
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removal of segments of R
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spliceosome
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small RNA complexes and
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Which RNA molecules are responsible for transferring amino acids during
translation:
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trna
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ou Answered E-site
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permits passage of tRNA molecules out of the ribosome
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