Nucleic Acid Synthesis

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What is the likely genetic make-up of a virus which contains a RNA-dependent RNA polymerase?

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What is the likely genetic make-up of a virus which contains a RNA-dependent RNA polymerase?

3

Which of the following is/are true regarding prokaryotic RNA polymerases?

I. RNA polymerase requires the sigma protein factor to initiate transcription.

II. Prokaryotes have multiple types of RNA polymerase.

III. RNA polymerase requires the rho protein factor to terminate transcription.

IV. Sigma protein is not required for RNA polymerase to initiate transcription in prokaryotes.

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Which of the following is/are true regarding prokaryotic RNA polymerases?

I. RNA polymerase requires the sigma protein factor to initiate transcription.

II. Prokaryotes have multiple types of RNA polymerase.

III. RNA polymerase requires the rho protein factor to terminate transcription.

IV. Sigma protein is not required for RNA polymerase to initiate transcription in prokaryotes.

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A researcher is analyzing an enzyme. Results reveal that the enzyme is found in eukaryotes, and is involved in synthesis of ribosomes. Which of the following could be the identity of the enzyme?

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Which enzyme could be considered to violate the "central dogma" of biology?

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Given the DNA sequence, what is the correct synthesis?

DNA sequence: TCGGTCAAG

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Which statement is true of prokaryotic DNA replication?

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Which statement is true of prokaryotic DNA replication?

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A researcher is analyzing an enzyme. Results reveal that the enzyme is found in eukaryotes, and is involved in synthesis of ribosomes. Which of the following could be the identity of the enzyme?

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