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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: 23464

#General Aptitude

Statement— Should we scrap the system of formal education beyond graduation?
Arguments—
I) Yes. It will mean taking employment at an early date.
II) No. It will mean lack of depth of knowledge.

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#Question id: 23465

#General Aptitude

Statement— Should there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/ Legislative Assembly elections?
Arguments—
I) Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power.
II) No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80.

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#Question id: 23466

#General Aptitude

Statement— Should new big industries be started in Mumbai?
Arguments—
I) Yes. It will create job opportunities.
II) No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.

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#Question id: 23467

#General Aptitude

Statement— Should high chimneys be installed in industries?
Arguments—
I) Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.
II) No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.

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#Question id: 23468

#General Aptitude

Statement— Does India need so many plans for development?
Arguments—I) Yes nothing can be achieved without proper planning
II) No. Too much time, money and energy is wasted o planning.

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#Question id: 23469

#General Aptitude

Statement— Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published?
Arguments—
I) Yes. It will save a lot of paper which is in short supply.
II) No. It is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.