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  1. Q1. Which eukaryotic RNA polymerase is specifically responsible for the transcription of protein-coding genes into pre-mRNA?
  2. Q2. The 'TATA box' is a conserved promoter element in eukaryotes. What is its primary function during transcription initiation?
  3. Q3. During transcription, the RNA molecule is synthesized in which direction?
  4. Q4. In prokaryotes, which subunit of the RNA polymerase holoenzyme is essential for promoter recognition and initiation specificity?
  5. Q5. Which unique chemical linkage characterizes the 5' cap added to eukaryotic mRNA?
  6. Q6. What is the primary role of the polyadenylation signal (AAUAAA) in eukaryotic transcripts?
  7. Q7. RNA splicing involves the removal of non-coding sequences called _______ and the joining of coding sequences called _______.
  8. Q8. The 'Lariat' structure is a transient intermediate formed during which molecular process?
  9. Q9. Which small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs) are the primary components of the spliceosome?
  10. Q10. Alternative splicing is a mechanism that allows for which of the following?
  11. Q11. In prokaryotes, Rho-independent termination is characterized by the formation of what in the nascent RNA?
  12. Q12. Which enzyme complex carries out the process of RNA editing, such as the C-to-U conversion in apolipoprotein B mRNA?
  13. Q13. Which of the following describes the function of the CTD (C-terminal domain) of RNA polymerase II?
  14. Q14. What is the biological significance of mRNA capping?
  15. Q15. A mutation in the branch point adenine of an intron would most likely result in:
  16. Q16. Which statement regarding the 'coding strand' of DNA is correct?
  17. Q17. Post-transcriptional modifications are unique to eukaryotes because:
  18. Q18. What is the function of TFIIH in the eukaryotic transcription pre-initiation complex?
  19. Q19. Which molecules facilitate the export of mature mRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?
  20. Q20. The 'Pribnow Box' is a sequence equivalent to which eukaryotic element?