8.3 Transcription

Question 1

What is the process of transcription?

Answer 1

Transcription is the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied into RNA.

Question 2

True or False: Enhancers are DNA sequences that increase the likelihood of transcription of a particular gene.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The regions of a gene that are expressed and translated into protein are called ______.

Answer 3

exons

Question 4

What is the role of a promoter in transcription?

Answer 4

A promoter is a DNA sequence that initiates the transcription of a gene by providing a binding site for RNA polymerase.

Question 5

During which phase of transcription does RNA polymerase synthesize the RNA strand?

Answer 5

Elongation

Question 6

What happens during the termination phase of transcription?

Answer 6

During termination, RNA polymerase stops transcription when it reaches a terminator sequence in the DNA.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a key component of the transcription process? A) RNA polymerase B) Ribosomes C) Promoter D) Enhancer

Answer 7

B) Ribosomes

Question 8

What are introns?

Answer 8

Introns are non-coding regions of a gene that are transcribed into RNA but are removed during RNA processing before translation.

Question 9

True or False: Transcription occurs in the cytoplasm of prokaryotic cells.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the first step of transcription called?

Answer 10

Initiation