Quiz for:
Lecture on DNA Transcription

Question 1

What is the function of the sigma factor in prokaryotic transcription?

Question 2

What is an example of a disease caused by splicing errors?

Question 3

Which enzyme is responsible for the transcription of mRNA, snRNA in eukaryotic cells?

Question 4

What component is essential for RNA Polymerase II to initiate transcription in eukaryotic cells?

Question 5

What major post-transcriptional modification involves the removal of introns and joining of exons?

Question 6

What is the main sequence recognized for eukaryotic transcription termination involving cleavage enzymes?

Question 7

What nucleotide sequence signals the start of prokaryotic transcription?

Question 8

Which eukaryotic RNA polymerase primarily transcribes ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?

Question 9

In prokaryotic cells, which subunits make up the core enzyme of RNA polymerase?

Question 10

Which enzyme is involved in 5' capping of pre-mRNA in eukaryotic cells?

Question 11

Which type of RNA is primarily synthesized by RNA Polymerase III in eukaryotic cells?

Question 12

Which protein complex is involved in the splicing of pre-mRNA?

Question 13

What is the role of enhancers in eukaryotic gene regulation?

Question 14

Which RNA polymerase is inhibited by the toxin alpha-amanitin found in mushrooms?

Question 15

What triggers the termination of transcription in prokaryotes during rho-independent termination?