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Molecular Basis of Inheritance question

2024 · Q96
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Molecular Basis of Inheritance question

2024 · Q96

NEETBiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceMCQ+4 / −1

Match List I with List II:

List - I List - II
A. RNA polymerase III I. snRNPs
B. Termination of transcription II. Promotor
C. Splicing of Exons III. Rho factor
D. TATA box IV. SnRNAs, tRNA

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A
    A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  2. B
    A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  3. C
    A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  4. D
    A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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Correct answer: D

The goal is to correctly match the terms in List I with the descriptions in List II. Let's analyze and match each term from List I with its appropriate partner in List II:

List I:

  • A. RNA polymerase III: This enzyme is primarily responsible for transcribing DNA to synthesize tRNA, 5S rRNA, and other small RNAs.
  • B. Termination of transcription: In prokaryotes, specific termination factors such as the Rho factor are involved in stopping transcription. In eukaryotes, different mechanisms and sequences are used.
  • C. Splicing of Exons: The process involving the removal of introns and joining of exons during mRNA processing. Small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs) are critical components in this process.
  • D. TATA box: A DNA sequence within the promoter region, which is crucial for forming the transcription initiation complex.

List II:

  • I. snRNPs: Small nuclear ribonucleoproteins involved in mRNA splicing.
  • II. Promoter: A region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, typically containing sequences like the TATA box.
  • III. Rho factor: A protein essential for terminating transcription in prokaryotes.
  • IV. SnRNAs, tRNA: Molecules transcribed primarily by RNA polymerase III.

Matching these descriptions:

  • A (RNA polymerase III) matches with IV (SnRNAs, tRNA).
  • B (Termination of transcription) matches with III (Rho factor).
  • C (Splicing of Exons) matches with I (snRNPs).
  • D (TATA box) matches with II (Promoter).

Therefore, the correct matches according to options listed are:

Option D: A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

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