DNA to RNA — process?
Transcription produces RNA from DNA.
Eukaryotic promoter — key element?
TATA box recognized by TFIID.
RNA splicing — mechanism?
snRNPs remove introns via lariat formation.
Transcription — definition?
DNA to RNA synthesis by RNA polymerase.
RNA processing — steps?
Capping, polyadenylation, splicing.
Translation — role?
Decodes mRNA into amino acids.
Promoter sequences — bacteria?
-10 and -35 regions.
RNA types — examples?
mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, snRNA, regulatory RNAs.
Genetic code — features?
64 codons, AUG start, UAA/UAG/UGA stop.
RNA modifications — types?
5′ cap, 3′ poly-A tail, splicing.
Answer 10 questions on Gene Expression and RNA Processing.
1. What is the primary role of RNA polymerase during transcription in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
2. Which of the following accurately describes the process of RNA splicing?
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