Transcription – Section 1

6. The location of the first hexameric sequence typically found in prokaryotic promoters is

A. at the transcription start site
B. approximately 35 bases upstream of the transcription start site
C. approximately 10 bases upstream of the transcription start site
D. approximately 25 bases upstream of the transcription start site

Correct Answer: B. approximately 35 bases upstream of the transcription start site
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7. Which of the following is a product of transcription?

A. mRNA
B. tRNA
C. rRNA
D. all of these

Correct Answer: D. all of these
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8. The sigma factor

A. is responsible for recognizing the termination sequence
B. provides the catalytic function of cleaving off pyrophosphates during mRNA synthesis
C. recognizes the promotor
D. accomplishes DNA restriction

Correct Answer: C. recognizes the promotor
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9. The synthesis of mRNA based on a DNA template is called

A. DNA replication
B. transcription
C. translation
D. DNA restriction

Correct Answer: B. transcription
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10. Recognition/binding site of RNA polymerase is called

A. receptor
B. promoter
C. facilitator
D. terminator

Correct Answer: B. promoter
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