In gene silencing, which type of RNA binds to mRNA, which is then destroyed by RISC proteins?

A. miRNA
B. tRNA
C. siRNA
D. rRNA


Answer: C. siRNA

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a. are taken up more readily by recipient cells b. have a higher capacity for carrying long DNA fragments c. are less likely to trigger cell rejection d. resemble a human chromosome more closely than do other vectors e. carry long regions of human-like DNA

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In Griffith's experiments, what happened when heat-killed S-strain bacteria were injected into a mouse along with live R-strain bacteria?

A) Proteins released from the heat-killed S-strain killed the mouse. B) DNA from the live R-strain was taken up by the heat-killed S-strain, converting them to R-strain and killing the mouse. C) DNA from the heat-killed S-strain was taken up by the live R-strain, converting them to S-strain and killing the mouse. D) RNA from the heat-killed S-strain was translated into proteins that killed the mouse.

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Aerobic exercises do not increase skeletal muscle size, but they do cause various changes in the body. Explain what changes aerobic exercises initiate

What will be an ideal response?

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Chemoreceptors include

A) Pacinian corpuscles. B) hair cells. C) free nerve endings. D) rods. E) olfactory receptors.

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