The Transfer of Genetic Information from the Nucleus into the Cytoplasm

question 52

Multiple Choice

The transfer of genetic information from the nucleus into the cytoplasm is a function of

• A) DNA molecules.
• B) ribosomal RNA.
• C) messenger RNA.
• D) transfer RNA.
• E) the energy level of the cell.

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Definitions:

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Placebo

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