Interference RNA technology is one of the most exciting new developments in genetics in recent years
In April 2004, Cancer Research UK and the Netherlands Cancer Institute announced creation of a 24,000-molecule iRNA library, designed to inactivate about 8,000 human genes. One hope for this library is its application in combating cancer. How might iRNA be implemented in cancer treatment?
Cancers for which the genetic basis is understood might be treated by preventing gene expression through iRNA-mediated gene silencing. Use of this technology may depend on the type of cancer and its localization.
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Three (3) eggs are boiled and all weigh 2g. The eggs are placed in a 15% solution of NaCl and reweighed after 30 minutes.
A. Egg 1
B. Egg 2
C. Egg 3
Clarify Question
· What is the key concept addressed by the question?
· What type of thinking is required?
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· What do you know about osmosis? What other information is related to the question?
Choose Answer
· Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to produce the correct answer?
Reflect on Process
· Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?
Removing a nucleosome from DNA to expose a promoter is an example of ____
a. induction b. dedifferentiation c. post-transcriptional regulation d. gene silencing e. chromatin remodeling
Afferent neurons carry electric impulses directly to muscles and glands
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The letter “A” in the above figure represents
a. the root nodules. b. the primary root. c. the primary leaf. d. the cotyledons. e. none of these.