During Transcription the Newly Formed Complementary Strand of RNA Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

During transcription the newly formed complementary strand of RNA is known as the:

• A) Translate
• B) Transcript
• C) cRNA
• D) cDNA
• E) Genetic Code

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Definitions:

Nucleosomes

Nucleosomes are the basic structural unit of DNA packaging in eukaryotic cells, composed of a segment of DNA wound around a core of histone proteins.

Histones

Small, positively charged (basic) proteins in the cell nucleus that bind to the negatively charged DNA. See nucleosomes.

Somatic Cell

In animals, a cell of the body not involved in formation of gametes. Compare with germ line cell.

Interphase

The stage of the cell cycle between successive mitotic divisions; its subdivisions are the G-22 / Glossary phases.