All genes encode proteins
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: Some genes encode specific kinds of RNAs that are not translated into proteins. Protein coding (or structural) genes, code for mRNA transcripts.
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A. compacts the DNA in the nucleus B. alters access to DNA by enzymes C. regulates the rate of DNA replication in mitochondria D. inhibits transcription by the internucleosome connections mediated by histone tails E. competes with transcription factor Sp1 to maintain transcriptional repression
The primary tissue layers are formed in which of the
following stages? a. cleavage b. morula c. gastrula d. zygote e. blastula
Mycobacterium leprae primarily infects
A) macrophages. B) skin cells. C) neurons. D) macrophages and skin cells. E) skin cells and neurons.
Enzymes that catalyze removal of carbon dioxide from a substrate are called
A. ligases. B. phosphotransferases. C. decarboxylases. D. aminotransferases. E. oxidoreductases.