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Molecular Biology: MCQ on RNA Synthesis (Transcription) & Maturation

       Multiple Choice Question on Transcription (RNA synthesis) and RNA processing 1) Identify the correct statement regarding the function of ribonucleic acid (RNA) a) messenger RNA (mRNA) serves as a template for the synthesis of proteins b) Transfer RNA (tRNA) serves as the adapter molecule for the addition of amino acids and elongation of the peptide chain c) ribosomal RNA (rRNA) serves as machinery for protein synthesis d) All of the above 2) Which of the following RNA serves the regulatory functions including splicing, and gene silencing? a) messenger RNA (mRNA) b) Transfer RNA (tRNA) c) ribosomal RNA (rRNA) d) Small Nuclear RNA  ( snRNA) 3) Which of the following statement is NOT true regarding transcription / RNA synthesis in eukaryotes? a) RNA synthesis occurs in the nucleus b) Unlike DNA synthesis, the only selective sequence of DNA is transcribed to RNA c) RNA synthesis requires a short stretch of RNA primers d) DNA s...