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#Question id: 3881

Which one of the following statements about mRNA stability is true?

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes

  1. Degradation always proceeds in the 5' to 3' direction.

  2. Degradation of mRNA by polynucleotide phosphorylase yields 5'-nucleoside monophosphates.

  3. In general, bacterial mRNAs have longer half-lives than do eukaryotic mRNAs.

  4. Secondary structure in mRNA (hairpins, for example) slows the rate of degradation.

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#Question id: 769

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

MicroRNAs are developed from:
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#Question id: 770

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

MicroRNAs contribute to the regulation of gene expression through:
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#Question id: 772

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

MicroRNAs:
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#Question id: 773

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Which of the following describes the function of an enzyme known as Dicer?
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#Question id: 774

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

RISC stands for:
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#Question id: 775

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

The formation of microRNA is to: