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In which direction does RNA polymerase synthesize RNA?
3' to 5'
N-terminus to C-terminus
C-terminus to N-terminus
5' to 3'
Which strand of DNA is used as a template for transcription?
Coding strand
Sense strand
Template strand
Daughter strand
Transcription begins at a specific region of DNA called the:
Terminator
Origin of replication
Promoter
Intron
Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA produced during transcription?
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
dRNA
Which molecule is hypothesized to have been the primary genetic material in the RNA world?
DNA
RNA
Proteins
Lipids
What crucial role does RNA play in the RNA world hypothesis?
Only genetic information storage
Only catalysis
Both genetic information storage and catalysis
Structural support
What are RNA molecules with catalytic activity called?
Enzymes
Ribozymes
Ribosomes
Deoxyribozymes
Which of these is NOT a supporting argument for the RNA world hypothesis?
RNA's ability to self-replicate
RNA's catalytic properties
The existence of ribozymes
DNA's higher stability
In the context of the RNA world hypothesis, what is the significance of ribozymes?
They store genetic information.
They are building blocks of proteins.
They demonstrate that RNA can catalyze reactions.
They transport amino acids.
