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MediumMCQ
In which of the following places is messenger $RNA$ $(mRNA)$ formed in a living cell?
A
Inside mitochondria
B
Inside nucleolus
C
Inside nucleus but outside nucleolus
D
Inside endoplasmic reticulum

Solution

(C) The correct answer is $C$. Messenger $RNA$ $(mRNA)$ is synthesized within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell through a process called transcription. While the nucleolus is primarily responsible for the synthesis and assembly of ribosomal $RNA$ $(rRNA)$,the synthesis of $mRNA$ occurs in the nucleoplasm,which is the region inside the nucleus but outside the nucleolus.
2
EasyMCQ
Which of the following enzymes can form $RNA$ from $DNA$?
A
Restriction enzyme
B
$DNA$ polymerase
C
$RNA$ polymerase
D
Reverse transcriptase

Solution

(C) The process of forming $RNA$ from a $DNA$ template is known as transcription. The enzyme responsible for catalyzing the synthesis of $RNA$ using a $DNA$ template is $RNA$ polymerase. Therefore,$RNA$ polymerase is the correct enzyme.
3
MediumMCQ
What function is performed by sigma factor and rho factor in the process of transcription?
A
Of initiation and termination
B
Of initiation and elongation
C
Of charging $tRNA$ and elongation
D
None of the above

Solution

(A) In the process of transcription,the $RNA$ polymerase enzyme requires specific factors for its regulation.
$(1)$ The sigma $(\sigma)$ factor is responsible for the initiation of transcription by recognizing the promoter region on the $DNA$ template.
$(2)$ The rho $(\rho)$ factor is responsible for the termination of transcription,as it helps in releasing the newly synthesized $RNA$ transcript from the $DNA$ template.
Therefore,the sigma factor performs initiation and the rho factor performs termination.
4
MediumMCQ
$RNA$ polymerase is involved in
A
Translation
B
Transcription
C
Translocation
D
Replication

Solution

(B) $RNA$ polymerase is the primary enzyme responsible for the process of transcription.
During transcription,this enzyme synthesizes an $RNA$ strand from a $DNA$ template by catalyzing the formation of phosphodiester bonds between ribonucleotides.
5
MediumMCQ
Which form of $RNA$ is most heterogeneous?
A
$tRNA$
B
$mRNA$
C
$rRNA$
D
$hnRNA$

Solution

(D) The correct answer is $D$. In eukaryotic cells,the process of transcription produces a precursor $RNA$ molecule that is significantly longer than the mature $mRNA$. This precursor is known as heterogeneous nuclear $RNA$ $(hnRNA)$. It is considered the most heterogeneous because it contains both exons (coding sequences) and introns (non-coding sequences) and varies greatly in length and composition before undergoing post-transcriptional processing (splicing,capping,and tailing) to become functional $mRNA$.
6
MediumMCQ
In eukaryotes,the $mRNA$ that is initially transcribed is called:
A
Heterogenous nuclear $RNA$ $(hnRNA)$
B
$tRNA$
C
Genetic $RNA$
D
None of the above

Solution

(A) In eukaryotes,the process of transcription involves the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase $II$,which transcribes a precursor $RNA$ molecule known as Heterogenous nuclear $RNA$ $(hnRNA)$. This $hnRNA$ undergoes post-transcriptional modifications,such as splicing,capping,and tailing,to become functional $mRNA$ before it is exported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm for translation.
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MediumMCQ
If the $DNA$ strand has the nitrogenous base sequence $ATTGCC$, the $mRNA$ will have
A
$ATTGCA$
B
$ATCGCC$
C
$UGGACC$
D
$UAACGG$

Solution

(D) During the process of transcription, the $mRNA$ is synthesized complementary to the template strand of $DNA$.
In $DNA$, $Adenine$ $(A)$ pairs with $Thymine$ $(T)$, and $Cytosine$ $(C)$ pairs with $Guanine$ $(G)$.
However, in $RNA$, $Thymine$ $(T)$ is replaced by $Uracil$ $(U)$.
Given the $DNA$ template sequence $ATTGCC$:
- $A$ pairs with $U$ in $mRNA$
- $T$ pairs with $A$ in $mRNA$
- $T$ pairs with $A$ in $mRNA$
- $G$ pairs with $C$ in $mRNA$
- $C$ pairs with $G$ in $mRNA$
- $C$ pairs with $G$ in $mRNA$
Therefore, the resulting $mRNA$ sequence is $UAACGG$.
8
MediumMCQ
Transcription of $DNA$ is aided by
A
$RNA$ polymerase
B
$DNA$ polymerase
C
Exonuclease
D
Recombinase

Solution

(A) The process of transcription involves the synthesis of $RNA$ from a $DNA$ template.
This process is catalyzed by the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase.
In eukaryotes,$RNA$ polymerase $II$ is specifically responsible for the transcription of $mRNA$.
The core enzyme consists of subunits $\alpha, \alpha, \beta, \beta'$ and $\omega$,while the $\sigma$ (sigma) factor is required for the initiation of transcription.
9
MediumMCQ
Eukaryotic $RNA$ polymerase $III$ catalyzes the synthesis of
A
$mRNA$
B
$tRNA$
C
$18S$ $rRNA$
D
Introns

Solution

(B) In eukaryotes,there are three main types of $RNA$ polymerases involved in transcription:
$1$. $RNA$ polymerase $I$ transcribes $rRNAs$ ($28S, 18S,$ and $5.8S$).
$2$. $RNA$ polymerase $II$ transcribes the precursor of $mRNA$,which is known as heterogeneous nuclear $RNA$ $(hnRNA)$.
$3$. $RNA$ polymerase $III$ is responsible for the transcription of $tRNA$,$5S$ $rRNA$,and $snRNA$ (small nuclear $RNA$).
10
MediumMCQ
During transcription,if the nucleotide sequence of the $DNA$ strand that is being coded is $ATACG$,then the nucleotide sequence in the $mRNA$ would be:
A
$UAUGC$
B
$UATGC$
C
$TATGC$
D
$TCTGG$

Solution

(A) During transcription,the $DNA$ template strand is used to synthesize $mRNA$ through complementary base pairing.
In $DNA$,the base Adenine $(A)$ pairs with Thymine $(T)$,and Cytosine $(C)$ pairs with Guanine $(G)$.
However,in $mRNA$,Uracil $(U)$ replaces Thymine $(T)$.
Therefore,the base pairing rules for $mRNA$ synthesis are: $A$ pairs with $U$,$T$ pairs with $A$,$C$ pairs with $G$,and $G$ pairs with $C$.
Given the $DNA$ sequence $ATACG$:
- $A$ pairs with $U$
- $T$ pairs with $A$
- $A$ pairs with $U$
- $C$ pairs with $G$
- $G$ pairs with $C$
Thus,the resulting $mRNA$ sequence is $UAUGC$.
11
MediumMCQ
Synthesis of $m-RNA$ is
A
Transcription
B
Translation
C
Translocation
D
Transduction

Solution

(A) Transcription is the process of synthesizing $RNA$ from a $DNA$ template. During this process,the genetic information stored in $DNA$ is copied into a complementary $m-RNA$ strand.
12
MediumMCQ
Which $RNA$ carries information from $DNA$ in protein synthesis?
A
$s-RNA$
B
$t-RNA$
C
$r-RNA$
D
$m-RNA$

Solution

(D) $m-RNA$ (messenger $RNA$) is a polymer of ribonucleotides that acts as a complementary strand to $DNA$.
It carries the genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm,where it serves as a template for the synthesis of proteins.
13
EasyMCQ
Messenger $RNA$ $(mRNA)$ is produced in:
A
Nucleus
B
Golgi apparatus
C
Endoplasmic reticulum
D
Ribosomes

Solution

(A) Messenger $RNA$ $(mRNA)$ is synthesized inside the nucleus through the process of transcription.
During transcription,the $DNA$ template strand is used to produce a complementary $mRNA$ strand.
After synthesis,the $mRNA$ is processed and exported to the cytoplasm for translation.
14
MediumMCQ
Genetic information is transferred from the nucleus to the cytoplasm by:
A
$DNA$
B
$RNA$
C
Lysosome
D
All of these

Solution

(B) Genetic information is stored in the $DNA$ within the nucleus.
During the process of transcription,this information is copied into $mRNA$ $(messenger RNA)$.
$mRNA$ then exits the nucleus through nuclear pores and enters the cytoplasm,where it serves as a template for protein synthesis (translation).
Therefore,$RNA$ is the molecule responsible for transferring genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
15
MediumMCQ
Heterogeneous nuclear $RNA$ $(hnRNA)$ is characterized by which of the following?
A
Has a lesser number of nucleotides
B
Has at least $50$ nucleotides
C
Has about $100$ nucleotides
D
Has about $200$ or more nucleotides

Solution

(D) In eukaryotes,the primary transcript produced by $RNA$ polymerase $II$ is known as heterogeneous nuclear $RNA$ $(hnRNA)$.
$hnRNA$ is a precursor to messenger $RNA$ $(mRNA)$.
It is significantly longer than the mature $mRNA$ because it contains both exons (coding sequences) and introns (non-coding sequences).
Typically,$hnRNA$ molecules are large,often containing $200$ or more nucleotides,and undergo processing such as splicing,capping,and tailing to become functional $mRNA$.
16
MediumMCQ
The process by which $DNA$ of the nucleus passes genetic information to $mRNA$ is known as:
A
Translocation
B
Transcription
C
Translation
D
Transportation

Solution

(B) The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$ is termed as transcription. This process occurs in the nucleus where $DNA$ serves as a template for the synthesis of $mRNA$.
17
MediumMCQ
Which one of the following processes is exclusively concerned with transcription?
A
Template binding
B
Chain initiation
C
Chain elongation
D
Chain termination

Solution

(A) Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$. The process involves three main stages: initiation,elongation,and termination.
$1$. Template binding: $RNA$ polymerase binds to the promoter region of the $DNA$ template strand to initiate transcription.
$2$. Chain initiation: The enzyme facilitates the start of $RNA$ synthesis.
$3$. Chain elongation: Ribonucleotide triphosphates are added to the growing $RNA$ chain based on the complementary base pairing rules ($A$ with $U$,$T$ with $A$,$G$ with $C$,$C$ with $G$).
$4$. Chain termination: The process stops when the $RNA$ polymerase reaches the terminator sequence.
While all these steps are part of transcription,'Template binding' is the specific initial event that dictates the start of the transcription process on the $DNA$ template.
18
MediumMCQ
What is meant by the sense strand?
A
The strand of $mRNA$ involved in protein synthesis
B
The strand of $tRNA$ which starts protein synthesis
C
The $DNA$ strand which has the same sequence as $mRNA$ (except $T$ instead of $U$)
D
The $DNA$ strand that acts as a template for $mRNA$ transcription

Solution

(C) The $DNA$ double helix consists of two strands. One strand runs in the $3' \rightarrow 5'$ direction and acts as a template for $mRNA$ synthesis; this is called the template strand or antisense strand.
The other strand runs in the $5' \rightarrow 3'$ direction and is called the coding strand or sense strand.
The sense strand has the same nucleotide sequence as the $mRNA$ transcript,except that $Thymine$ $(T)$ is replaced by $Uracil$ $(U)$.
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MediumMCQ
One strand of the given segment of $DNA$ codes for $mRNA$ having the sequence $AUC, GCG, UCA$ needed for synthesis of proteins. The strand by which $DNA$ molecule will be responsible for the above $mRNA$ sequence is
A
$ATC, GCC, ATU$
B
$AGA, GCG, GAT$
C
$TGA, CGC, TAG$
D
$TAG, CGC, AGT$

Solution

(D) During transcription,the $mRNA$ strand is synthesized complementary to the template strand of $DNA$.
In $DNA$,$Adenine$ $(A)$ pairs with $Thymine$ $(T)$,and $Guanine$ $(G)$ pairs with $Cytosine$ $(C)$.
However,in $mRNA$,$Uracil$ $(U)$ replaces $Thymine$ $(T)$.
Given $mRNA$ sequence: $AUC, GCG, UCA$.
The template $DNA$ strand must have the complementary bases: $A$ pairs with $T$,$U$ pairs with $A$,$C$ pairs with $G$,$G$ pairs with $C$.
Matching the sequence $AUC, GCG, UCA$ to the template $DNA$ strand:
$A \rightarrow T$
$U \rightarrow A$
$C \rightarrow G$
$G \rightarrow C$
$C \rightarrow G$
$G \rightarrow C$
$U \rightarrow A$
$C \rightarrow G$
$A \rightarrow T$
Thus,the template strand sequence is $TAG, CGC, AGT$. Therefore,option $D$ is correct.
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MediumMCQ
Transcription is a process by which
A
Amino acids are joined to form polypeptides
B
An $RNA$ molecule is synthesized on a $DNA$ template
C
An $RNA$ molecule is synthesized within a ribosome
D
Two daughter strands of $DNA$ are synthesized

Solution

(B) Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$.
This process is catalyzed by the enzyme $DNA$-dependent $RNA$ polymerase.
It involves the synthesis of an $RNA$ molecule using a $DNA$ strand as a template.
Therefore,option $B$ is the correct answer.
21
EasyMCQ
Transcription means synthesis of
A
$DNA$
B
$RNA$
C
$mRNA$
D
$tRNA$

Solution

(C) Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$.
Specifically,it involves the synthesis of $mRNA$ (messenger $RNA$) from a $DNA$ template.
Therefore,the correct answer is $mRNA$.
22
MediumMCQ
The processes by which $mRNA$ is made by $DNA$ and protein by $mRNA$ are respectively called as
A
Transcription and translation
B
Translation and transcription
C
Synthesis of $mRNA$ and protein
D
Replication of $mRNA$ and protein

Solution

(A) The process of synthesizing $mRNA$ from a $DNA$ template is known as transcription.
Following this,the process of synthesizing a polypeptide chain (protein) from the $mRNA$ template on ribosomes is known as translation.
23
MediumMCQ
The central dogma of protein synthesis is
A
$DNA \xrightarrow{\text{Translation}} m-RNA \xrightarrow{\text{Transcription}} \text{protein}$
B
$DNA \xrightarrow{\text{Transcription}} m-RNA \xrightarrow{\text{Translation}} \text{protein}$
C
$RNA \xrightarrow{\text{Replication}} DNA \xrightarrow{\text{Transcription}} \text{protein}$
D
$RNA \xrightarrow{\text{Transcription}} m-RNA \xrightarrow{\text{Translation}} \text{protein}$

Solution

(B) The central dogma of molecular biology,proposed by Francis Crick,describes the unidirectional flow of genetic information.
It states that genetic information flows from $DNA$ to $RNA$ through a process called transcription,and from $RNA$ to protein through a process called translation.
Therefore,the correct sequence is $DNA \xrightarrow{\text{Transcription}} m-RNA \xrightarrow{\text{Translation}} \text{protein}$.
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EasyMCQ
What is the process by which genetic information is transferred from $DNA$ to $RNA$?
A
Transcription
B
Translation
C
Transformation
D
Transduction

Solution

(A) Transcription is the process of synthesizing $RNA$ using a $DNA$ template.
During this process,the genetic information encoded in the $DNA$ is copied into a single-stranded $RNA$ molecule.
The resulting $RNA$ sequence is complementary to the template strand and identical to the coding strand of $DNA$,with the exception that the base $Thymine$ $(T)$ is replaced by $Uracil$ $(U)$.
25
MediumMCQ
The portion of a gene that is transcribed but not translated is known as:
A
Exon
B
Intron
C
Cistron
D
Codon

Solution

(B) In eukaryotic genes,the coding sequence is interrupted by non-coding sequences.
$1$. The segments of $DNA$ that are transcribed into $mRNA$ and also translated into proteins are called $Exons$.
$2$. The segments of $DNA$ that are transcribed into $pre-mRNA$ but are removed during the process of $RNA$ splicing (and thus not translated into proteins) are called $Introns$.
$3$. Therefore,the portion that is transcribed but not translated is the $Intron$.
26
MediumMCQ
Transcription is
A
Formation of $RNA$ from $DNA$
B
Formation of $DNA$ from $RNA$
C
Formation of protein
D
Transfer of $RNA$

Solution

(A) Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$.
This process is mediated by the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase.
It is the first step in gene expression where the genetic code is transcribed from $DNA$ to $mRNA$.
27
MediumMCQ
Which enzyme plays an important role in transcription?
A
$DNA$ dependent $RNA$ polymerase
B
$DNA$ dependent $DNA$ polymerase
C
$RNA$ dependent $DNA$ polymerase
D
$RNA$ dependent $RNA$ polymerase

Solution

(A) Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$.
This process is catalyzed by the enzyme $DNA$ dependent $RNA$ polymerase.
It uses a $DNA$ template to synthesize a complementary $RNA$ strand.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
28
EasyMCQ
What is the transfer of $DNA \rightarrow RNA$ called?
A
Transcription
B
Translation
C
Protein synthesis
D
Central dogma

Solution

(A) The process by which genetic information is copied from one strand of $DNA$ into $RNA$ is known as transcription.
This is the first step in gene expression where the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase synthesizes an $RNA$ molecule complementary to the $DNA$ template.
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MediumMCQ
In split genes,the coding sequences are called
A
Cistrons
B
Operons
C
Exons
D
Introns

Solution

(C) In split genes,the coding sequences are known as $Exons$.
During the process of post-transcriptional modification,the non-coding sequences,known as $Introns$,are removed through splicing.
The remaining coding sequences,$Exons$,are then joined together to form a functional $mRNA$ molecule.
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MediumMCQ
The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$ is termed as .....
A
Replication
B
Transformation
C
Transcription
D
Translation

Solution

(C) The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$ is known as $Transcription$.
$Replication$ is the process of duplicating $DNA$.
$Translation$ is the process of synthesizing proteins from $mRNA$.
$Transformation$ refers to the uptake of foreign genetic material by a cell.
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EasyMCQ
During transcription,if the nucleotide sequence of the $DNA$ template strand is $ATACG$,what will be the nucleotide sequence in the $mRNA$?
A
$UAUGC$
B
$TATGC$
C
$UAUCG$
D
$ATACG$

Solution

(A) During the process of transcription,the $DNA$ template strand is used to synthesize $mRNA$ through complementary base pairing.
In $DNA$,the base $Adenine$ $(A)$ pairs with $Thymine$ $(T)$,$Thymine$ $(T)$ pairs with $Adenine$ $(A)$,$Guanine$ $(G)$ pairs with $Cytosine$ $(C)$,and $Cytosine$ $(C)$ pairs with $Guanine$ $(G)$.
However,in $RNA$,$Uracil$ $(U)$ replaces $Thymine$ $(T)$.
Therefore,the base pairing rules for $DNA$ to $mRNA$ transcription are:
$A$ $(DNA)$ $\rightarrow$ $U$ (mRNA)
$T$ $(DNA)$ $\rightarrow$ $A$ (mRNA)
$C$ $(DNA)$ $\rightarrow$ $G$ (mRNA)
$G$ $(DNA)$ $\rightarrow$ $C$ (mRNA)
Given the $DNA$ template sequence $ATACG$:
$A \rightarrow U$
$T \rightarrow A$
$A \rightarrow U$
$C \rightarrow G$
$G \rightarrow C$
Thus,the resulting $mRNA$ sequence is $UAUGC$.
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MediumMCQ
$RNA$ synthesis is controlled by:
A
Rho factor
B
Sigma factor
C
Endonuclease
D
$RNA$ polymerase

Solution

(D) $RNA$ synthesis, also known as transcription, is the process of copying a segment of $DNA$ into $RNA$. This process is catalyzed by the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase. In prokaryotes, the $RNA$ polymerase enzyme consists of a core enzyme and a sigma factor $(\sigma)$. The sigma factor is essential for the initiation of transcription as it helps the $RNA$ polymerase to recognize the promoter site on the $DNA$ template. Therefore, $RNA$ polymerase is the primary enzyme responsible for the synthesis of $RNA$.
33
EasyMCQ
The process of synthesis of $m-RNA$ from $DNA$ is called ......
A
Translation
B
Transcription
C
Transformation
D
Replication

Solution

(B) The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$ is termed as $Transcription$.
In this process,only one segment of $DNA$ and only one of the two strands is copied into $RNA$.
$Translation$ is the process of protein synthesis from $m-RNA$.
$Replication$ is the process of $DNA$ duplication.
34
MediumMCQ
$m-RNA$ is produced in the . . . . . . .
A
Nucleus
B
Golgi apparatus
C
Endoplasmic reticulum
D
Ribosomes

Solution

(A) The process of transcription,which involves the synthesis of $m-RNA$ from a $DNA$ template,occurs within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
After synthesis,the $m-RNA$ is processed and then transported out of the nucleus into the cytoplasm through nuclear pores to participate in protein synthesis at the ribosomes.
35
MediumMCQ
Genetic information is transferred from the nucleus to the cytoplasm by .......
A
$DNA$
B
$RNA$
C
Lysosomes
D
$ACTH$

Solution

(B) The genetic information stored in the $DNA$ (located within the nucleus) is transcribed into $mRNA$ (messenger $RNA$).
$mRNA$ then moves out of the nucleus into the cytoplasm through nuclear pores.
In the cytoplasm,this $mRNA$ serves as a template for protein synthesis at the ribosomes.
Therefore,$RNA$ acts as the carrier of genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
36
MediumMCQ
The non-template strand of $DNA$ contains the codons $CAG, TCG, GAT$. What will be the base sequence in the $m-RNA$?
A
$CAG, UCG, GAU$
B
$GTC, AGC, CTC$
C
$AGC, CTA, CTA$
D
$GAC, TAG, CTA$

Solution

(A) The $DNA$ molecule consists of two strands: the template strand and the non-template (coding) strand.
During transcription,the $m-RNA$ is synthesized complementary to the template strand.
Since the $m-RNA$ sequence is complementary to the template strand and the template strand is complementary to the non-template strand,the $m-RNA$ sequence is identical to the non-template strand,except that $Thymine$ $(T)$ in $DNA$ is replaced by $Uracil$ $(U)$ in $RNA$.
Given non-template sequence: $CAG, TCG, GAT$.
Replacing $T$ with $U$ gives the $m-RNA$ sequence: $CAG, UCG, GAU$.
37
EasyMCQ
Which process involves the flow of genetic information from $DNA$ to $RNA$?
A
Transcription
B
Translation
C
Transformation
D
Replication

Solution

(A) The flow of genetic information from $DNA$ to $RNA$ is known as Transcription.
In this process,a segment of $DNA$ is copied into $RNA$ by the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase.
Translation is the process where $RNA$ is used to synthesize proteins.
Replication is the process of copying $DNA$ to form another $DNA$ molecule.
Transformation refers to the uptake of foreign genetic material by a cell.
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MediumMCQ
If the base sequence of one strand of $DNA$ is $CAT, TAG, CAT, CAT, GAC$,what would be the base sequence of its complementary $RNA$?
A
$GUA, AUC, GUA, GUA, CUG$
B
$GUA, GUA, CUG, AUG, CUG$
C
$AUG, CUG, CUC, GUA, CUG$
D
$GUC, CUG, CUG, CUA, CUU$

Solution

(A) In $DNA$,the base pairing rules are $A$ pairs with $T$,and $C$ pairs with $G$.
When $DNA$ is transcribed into $RNA$,the base $T$ in $DNA$ is replaced by $U$ $(Uracil)$ in $RNA$.
Therefore,the complementary $RNA$ sequence is formed by pairing $A$ with $U$,$T$ with $A$,$C$ with $G$,and $G$ with $C$.
Given $DNA$ sequence: $CAT, TAG, CAT, CAT, GAC$.
$1$. $C$ pairs with $G$,$A$ pairs with $U$,$T$ pairs with $A$ $\rightarrow$ $GUA$.
$2$. $T$ pairs with $A$,$A$ pairs with $U$,$G$ pairs with $C$ $\rightarrow$ $AUC$.
$3$. $C$ pairs with $G$,$A$ pairs with $U$,$T$ pairs with $A$ $\rightarrow$ $GUA$.
$4$. $C$ pairs with $G$,$A$ pairs with $U$,$T$ pairs with $A$ $\rightarrow$ $GUA$.
$5$. $G$ pairs with $C$,$A$ pairs with $U$,$C$ pairs with $G$ $\rightarrow$ $CUG$.
Thus,the complementary $RNA$ sequence is $GUA, AUC, GUA, GUA, CUG$.
39
EasyMCQ
The process of synthesis of $m-RNA$ from $DNA$ is called .......
A
Translation
B
Transcription
C
Transduction
D
Transformation

Solution

(B) The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$ is termed as $Transcription$.
$Translation$ refers to the process of polymerization of amino acids to form a polypeptide based on the sequence of nucleotides in $mRNA$.
$Transduction$ is the process by which foreign $DNA$ is introduced into a cell by a virus.
$Transformation$ is the process of uptake of naked $DNA$ by a bacterial cell.
Therefore,the correct answer is $Transcription$.
40
EasyMCQ
Transcription is the synthesis of .......
A
$DNA$
B
Protein
C
$mRNA$
D
Enzyme

Solution

(C) Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$.
In this process,the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase catalyzes the synthesis of $mRNA$ (messenger $RNA$) using a $DNA$ template.
Therefore,transcription is defined as the synthesis of $mRNA$ from a $DNA$ template.
41
EasyMCQ
The process of synthesis of $RNA$ on a $DNA$ template is known as:
A
Translation
B
Replication
C
Transcription
D
Transformation

Solution

(C) The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$ is termed as $Transcription$.
$1$. $Transcription$ is the first step in gene expression where a specific segment of $DNA$ is copied into $RNA$ by the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase.
$2$. $Translation$ is the process of protein synthesis from $mRNA$.
$3$. $Replication$ is the process of duplicating $DNA$.
$4$. $Transformation$ is the uptake of foreign genetic material by a cell.
Therefore, the correct option is $C$.
42
MediumMCQ
$A$ mature eukaryotic $m-RNA$ is identified by:
A
$5'$ end having $Shine-Dalgarno$ sequence
B
$5'$ end having $7-methyl$ guanosine cap and $3'$ end having poly-$A$ tail
C
$5'$ end having $anti-Shine-Dalgarno$ sequence
D
Presence of both coding and non-coding sequences

Solution

(B) In eukaryotic cells,the primary transcript (pre-$mRNA$) undergoes post-transcriptional modifications to become mature $mRNA$.
$1$. Capping: $A$ $7-methyl$ guanosine $(m^7G)$ cap is added to the $5'$ end of the transcript.
$2$. Tailing: $A$ poly-$A$ tail (a sequence of adenine nucleotides) is added to the $3'$ end.
$3$. Splicing: Introns are removed,and exons are joined together.
These modifications protect the $mRNA$ from degradation and facilitate its transport and translation. Therefore,the presence of a $5'$ cap and a $3'$ poly-$A$ tail is the hallmark of a mature eukaryotic $mRNA$.
43
EasyMCQ
The unit of transcription in $DNA$ is known as:
A
Promoter
B
Structural gene
C
Terminator
D
All of the above

Solution

(D) transcription unit in $DNA$ is defined primarily by three regions in the $DNA$:
$1$. $A$ Promoter: It is the site where transcription begins.
$2$. The Structural gene: It contains the genetic information required for the synthesis of $RNA$.
$3$. $A$ Terminator: It is the site where the transcription process ends.
Therefore,all these components together constitute the transcription unit. The correct option is $D$.
44
EasyMCQ
In the transcription unit, the removal of introns and the joining of exons in a defined order is called:
A
Capping
B
Splicing
C
Tailing
D
Transformation

Solution

(B) In eukaryotic organisms, the primary transcript (pre-mRNA) contains both coding sequences (exons) and non-coding sequences (introns).
To form a functional mRNA, the non-coding introns must be removed, and the coding exons must be joined together in a specific order.
This process is known as $Splicing$.
$Capping$ refers to the addition of a methylguanosine triphosphate at the $5'$ end, and $Tailing$ refers to the addition of poly-$A$ residues at the $3'$ end.
45
MediumMCQ
If a $DNA$ strand has the base sequence $5'-AAAA-3'$,then the base sequence of the complementary $m-RNA$ is:
A
$5'-UUUU-3'$
B
$3'-UUUU-5'$
C
$5'-AAAA-3'$
D
$3'-TTTT-5'$

Solution

(B) During the process of transcription,$DNA$ acts as a template for $m-RNA$ synthesis.
According to the base-pairing rules,$Adenine$ $(A)$ in $DNA$ pairs with $Uracil$ $(U)$ in $RNA$,and $Thymine$ $(T)$ in $DNA$ pairs with $Adenine$ $(A)$ in $RNA$.
The given $DNA$ template strand is $5'-AAAA-3'$.
Since the strands are antiparallel,the $m-RNA$ will be synthesized in the $5' \rightarrow 3'$ direction,complementary to the $3' \rightarrow 5'$ template.
Therefore,the $m-RNA$ sequence will be $3'-UUUU-5'$ (which is equivalent to $5'-UUUU-3'$ in terms of base composition).
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
46
EasyMCQ
The enzyme responsible for transcription is .....
A
$DNA$ polymerase-$I$
B
$RNA$ polymerase
C
Reverse transcriptase
D
$DNA$ polymerase-$III$

Solution

(B) Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$. The enzyme responsible for catalyzing this process is $DNA$-dependent $RNA$ polymerase. It uses $DNA$ as a template to synthesize a complementary $RNA$ strand. Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
47
EasyMCQ
Which enzyme helps in the process of $DNA$ transcription?
A
$RNA$ polymerase
B
$DNA$ polymerase
C
Exonuclease
D
Recombinase

Solution

(A) Transcription is the process of copying genetic information from one strand of the $DNA$ into $RNA$.
This process is catalyzed by the enzyme $RNA$ polymerase.
$DNA$ polymerase is involved in $DNA$ replication,while exonucleases are involved in $DNA$ repair or degradation,and recombinases are involved in genetic recombination.
48
MediumMCQ
In $DNA$,the promoter is the initiation site for .......
A
Replication
B
Translation
C
Transcription
D
Both $(B)$ and $(C)$

Solution

(C) In the process of transcription,the $DNA$ sequence is copied into $RNA$.
Transcription begins at a specific site on the $DNA$ template strand known as the promoter.
The promoter acts as a binding site for $RNA$ polymerase,which initiates the synthesis of $RNA$.
Therefore,the promoter is the initiation site for transcription.
49
MediumMCQ
In a transcription unit,the promoter is located towards the .......
A
$3'$ end of the structural gene
B
$5'$ end of the structural gene
C
$5'$ end of the template strand
D
$3'$ end of the template strand

Solution

(B) In a transcription unit,the $DNA$ sequence is defined by the polarity of the template strand.
$1$. The promoter is a $DNA$ sequence that provides a binding site for $RNA$ polymerase.
$2$. It is located at the $5'$ end (upstream) of the structural gene.
$3$. The terminator is located at the $3'$ end (downstream) of the structural gene.
$4$. Therefore,the promoter is situated towards the $5'$ end of the structural gene.

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