Planarian flatworms can reproduce asexually by binary fission, during which they split themselves in half.

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 2348

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

Transcription Is Initiated by RNA Polymerase without the Need for a Primer known as de novo synthesis 

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 2349

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

RNA polymerase starts most transcripts with an A, and that ribonucleotide binds the template nucleotide (T) with only two hydrogen bonds (as opposed to the three between C and G).

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 2378

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

UACUAAC is branch point sequence for U2 type introns

CCUUAAC is branch point sequence for U12 type introns

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 2379

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

Prp8, a large scaffold protein that directly contacts both the 5’ and 3’ splice sites within the spliceosome.

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 2380

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

Prp5 is critical for U2 binding

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 2381

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

Brr2 facilitates U1 and U4 release