Question
Why is mRNA called "messenger" RNA?
a
It acts as a virus, carrying the message of cellular control.
b
It carries codes for proteins from DNA into the cytoplasm to be used in protein synthesis.
c
It looks like letters with a "message" under the microscope.
d
It carries codes for proteins from the cytoplasm to the DNA for DNA synthesis.
a
It acts as a virus, carrying the message of cellular control.
b
It carries codes for proteins from DNA into the cytoplasm to be used in protein synthesis.
c
It looks like letters with a "message" under the microscope.
d
It carries codes for proteins from the cytoplasm to the DNA for DNA synthesis.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**b It carries codes for proteins from DNA into the cytoplasm to be used in protein synthesis.**
mRNA is called "messenger" RNA because it serves as the intermediate that conveys genetic information from DNA, which is located in the nucleus, to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where proteins are synthesized.
**b It carries codes for proteins from DNA into the cytoplasm to be used in protein synthesis.**
mRNA is called "messenger" RNA because it serves as the intermediate that conveys genetic information from DNA, which is located in the nucleus, to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where proteins are synthesized.