Which of the Following Types of Changes Would Most Likely

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of changes would most likely NOT be associated with increased cancer risk?

• A)A mutation resulting in higher levels of K-Ras expression
• B)Reduced expression of HOTAIR lncRNA
• C)Loss of function of the Dicer enzyme
• D)A mutation in K-Ras that prevents recognition by Let-7
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Kyoto Protocol

An international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the premise that global warming exists and human-made CO2 emissions have caused it.

Species Diversity

The variety and variability of species within a particular region, contributing to the health and resilience of ecosystems.

Ecosystem Diversity

The variety of different habitats, living communities, and ecological processes in the natural world.

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life on Earth, encompassing the diversity of species, ecosystems, and genetic variations.