Asked by Daniela Guadarrama on May 15, 2024
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The RNA molecule that is synthesized in the nucleus from a DNA template is ________.
A) tRNA
B) mRNA
C) rRNA
D) All of the choices are correct.
mRNA
Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.
tRNA
Transfer RNA, a form of RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis in accordance with the codons of mRNA.
DNA Template
A strand of DNA that serves as a guide for the synthesis of complementary RNA or DNA molecules.
- Describe the synthesis and role of different RNA molecules in the cell from DNA templates.
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EmmaLee BarnettMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of the choices, tRNA, mRNA, and rRNA, are synthesized in the nucleus from a DNA template. Each plays a different role in the process of translating genetic information from DNA into proteins.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the synthesis and role of different RNA molecules in the cell from DNA templates.