Describe how microRNAs are produced in C. elegans and other eukaryotes

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Ans: The microRNA gene is transcribed and a double-stranded region is formed in the RNA. This region is recognized by the Dicer nuclease which cleaves the RNA, forming the active miRNA.

Biology & Microbiology

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a. controlled only by genetics b. a continuously distributed trait c. controlled by a single gene pair d. only transmitted from father to son e. explained by the threshold model of complex traits

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B is an intron between two exons, A and C. Which representation best describes how this region of mRNA will appear after it is transcribed and processed by a spliceosome?

A) A-C B) A-B C) B-C D) A-B-C

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What cell structure defines the outer boundary of all cells, separating the cell's contents from its environment? (two words)

What will be an ideal response?

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Taxol and vinblastine are plant-derived medicines used to treat ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Biology & Microbiology