What are two features of circular RNAs (cirRNAs) that limit their ability to be degraded?

What will be an ideal response?


Circular RNAs are closed and thus lack a 5' end or 3' end, so they cannot be degraded by nucleases from either end.

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a. Translation begins b. Transcription proofreading begins c. Translation ends d. Transcription end

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An atom or molecule with an electrical charge is a(n)

A. isomer. B. isotope. C. ion. D. neurotransmitter. E. acid.

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The Na+/K+ pump transports ________ into the cell and ________ out of the cell per cycle.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Yeast in a bottle of champagne produces ________ and ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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