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ction of transfer of genetic information in all living things is as follows: A. pRNA--> DNA--> mRNA--> protein. B. DNA--> tRNA--> protein C. protein--> DNA--> mRNA D. DNA--> mRNA--> protein

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter9: Molecular Biology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: A promoter is ______. a. a specific sequence of DNA nucleotides b. a specific sequence of RNA...

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