Which of the Following Best Describes the Primary Function of MRNA

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary function of mRNA in a cell?

• A)To serve as a coenzyme in the enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis of proteins
• B)To serve as the template strand in the synthesis of DNA
• C)To transcribe the instructions for protein synthesis from DNA and carry this information to the ribosomes
• D)To transport amino acids to the ribosomes for protein synthesis

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Definitions:

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around neurons, improving the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.

Schwann Cells

A type of glial cell that myelinates the axons of the peripheral nervous system, enabling fast electrical impulses.

Nodes Of Ranvier

Gaps in the myelin sheath of axons that facilitate rapid signal transmission via saltatory conduction.