Botany-DNA Structure

NEET Botany DNA Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about genes and their structure is correct?

A

Exons are coding sequences that appear in mature RNA, while introns are non-coding sequences that are removed.

B

All genes in eukaryotes are polycistronic and consist only of exons.

C

Introns are expressed in mature RNA and are crucial for protein synthesis.

D

Monocistronic genes contain multiple coding sequences within a single transcription unit.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Exons are the coding sequences that remain in mature RNA, whereas introns are the non-coding sequences that are removed during RNA processing, as stated in the NCERT context.

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