Biology

Molecular Genetics

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Molecular genetics explores the mechanisms of genetic information transfer, including DNA replication, transcription, and translation. It is a core component of biology syllabi. These concepts frequently appear in general science sections of major competitive exams.

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Molecular Genetics Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the enzyme that catalyzes the transcription of DNA into RNA?

  1. DNA polymerase

  2. RNA polymerase

  3. Reverse transcriptase

  4. Ligase
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B Correct answer
Explanation

RNA polymerase is the enzyme that catalyzes the transcription of DNA into RNA.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the enzyme that catalyzes the translation of RNA into protein?

  1. DNA polymerase

  2. RNA polymerase

  3. Reverse transcriptase

  4. Ribosome
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The ribosome is the enzyme that catalyzes the translation of RNA into protein.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the molecule that carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome?

  1. Messenger RNA (mRNA)

  2. Transfer RNA (tRNA)

  3. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA) all carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the short RNA molecule that primes DNA synthesis on the lagging strand during replication?

  1. Helicase

  2. Polymerase

  3. Ligase

  4. Primase
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Primase is the enzyme that synthesizes the short RNA molecule that primes DNA synthesis on the lagging strand during replication.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the process by which DNA is copied from one generation to the next?

  1. Replication

  2. Transcription

  3. Translation

  4. Mutation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Replication is the process by which DNA is copied from one generation to the next.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the process by which DNA is converted into RNA?

  1. Replication

  2. Transcription

  3. Translation

  4. Mutation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Transcription is the process by which DNA is converted into RNA.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the process by which RNA is converted into protein?

  1. Replication

  2. Transcription

  3. Translation

  4. Mutation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Translation is the process by which RNA is converted into protein.

Multiple choice

Which biomolecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

  1. Carbohydrates

  2. Proteins

  3. Lipids

  4. Nucleic acids
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, carry and transmit genetic information essential for cell division, protein synthesis, and inheritance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a commonly used bioinformatics tool for gene expression analysis?

  1. Microarray analysis

  2. RNA-Seq

  3. ChIP-Seq

  4. ATAC-Seq
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B Correct answer
Explanation

RNA-Seq (RNA sequencing) is a high-throughput sequencing technique used to analyze gene expression levels by measuring the abundance of RNA transcripts in a sample.

Multiple choice

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

  1. Genetic material

  2. Energy storage

  3. Protein synthesis

  4. Cell division
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C Correct answer
Explanation

RNA (ribonucleic acid) plays a crucial role in protein synthesis. It carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where it serves as a template for the synthesis of proteins.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the molecule that carries genetic information in cells?

  1. DNA

  2. RNA

  3. Protein

  4. Lipid
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A Correct answer
Explanation

DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information in cells.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

  1. Messenger RNA (mRNA)

  2. Transfer RNA (tRNA)

  3. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome, tRNA brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome, and rRNA is a component of the ribosome itself.

Multiple choice

What is the process by which RNA is synthesized?

  1. Replication

  2. Transcription

  3. Translation

  4. Mutation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Transcription is the process by which an RNA molecule is synthesized from a DNA template.

Multiple choice

What enzyme is responsible for catalyzing transcription?

  1. RNA polymerase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. Helicase

  4. Ligase
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

RNA polymerase is the enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template.

Multiple choice

What is the direction of transcription?

  1. 5' to 3'

  2. 3' to 5'

  3. Bidirectional

  4. Random
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Transcription proceeds in the 5' to 3' direction, meaning that the RNA molecule is synthesized from the 5' end to the 3' end.