15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation

Which of the following is the correct transcript of mRNA for the following DNA template?

DNA Template:3'-ATGAAGCCGAGTCAT-5'

Which of the following properties is NOT shared by RNA polymerase and DNA polymerase?

What happens during the initiation step of DNA transcription?

Match the following choices to the statement provided below.

a. Antisense

b. Clone

c. Library

d. Southern blot

e. Vector

DNA that hybridizes with mRNA.

Transcription in eukaryotes requires which of the following molecules in addition to RNA polymerase?

Which of the following is produced by transcription?

a. mRNA

b. Protein

c. DNA

d. None of the above

During transcription of DNA to RNA:

Assume you have the DNA sequence 3'-ACGTATCCAGCAGCTCCACCAA-5'.

Use the genetic code table found in the chapter to answer the following questions:

a. What would the complementary DNA sequence be?

b. What would the corresponding mRNA sequence be?

c. Could the mRNA sequence you generated be translated? Why or why not?

The three steps in RNA transcription are __________ , ___________ , and __________ .

During which stage of transcription do the following processes take place?

1. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter.
2. The RNA transcript is released.
3. The RNA transcript extended.