Nucleic acids: practice question

A Biochemistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Biochemistry · Nucleic acids

Sample item

What is the role of messenger RNA?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Carry coding information from DNA to ribosomes

Messenger RNA carries a transcribed genetic sequence from DNA to ribosomes, where it serves as the template for protein synthesis.

Option by option

  • A. Carry coding information from DNA to ribosomes (correct)

    Correct: mRNA provides the translation template.

  • B. Transport amino acids directly to mitochondria

    Transfer RNA carries amino acids to ribosomes.

  • C. Digest proteins in lysosomes

    Lysosomes digest material but do not use mRNA for digestion.

  • D. Store lipids in the cell membrane

    Membranes store lipids, not coding RNA.

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What is the answer to this Biochemistry question?

The best answer is A, Carry coding information from DNA to ribosomes. Messenger RNA carries a transcribed genetic sequence from DNA to ribosomes, where it serves as the template for protein synthesis.

Why is "Transport amino acids directly to mitochondria" not the answer?

Transfer RNA carries amino acids to ribosomes.

Why is "Digest proteins in lysosomes" not the answer?

Lysosomes digest material but do not use mRNA for digestion.

Why is "Store lipids in the cell membrane" not the answer?

Membranes store lipids, not coding RNA.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nucleic acids in Biochemistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: mRNA provides the translation template.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Nucleic acids?

Build one table of enzyme deficiency, disease, inheritance and key finding, then revise it by spaced recall. Then use the flashcards and the other Biochemistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.