Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) Both DNA and RNA are synthesized in a 5' to 3' direction.
• B) During RNA synthesis, the DNA template strand is read in a 3' to 5'direction.
• C) During RNA synthesis, new nucleotides are added to the 3' end of the growing RNA molecule.
• D) RNA polymerase has 5' to 3' polymerase activity.
• E) RNA molecules have the same 5' to 3'orientation as the DNA template strands to which they are complementary.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects who do not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure the effect of the treatment.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change due to manipulation of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

An element that is kept constant or regulated to minimize its impact on the outcome of an experiment.