Adenosine-Uridine- Rich Elements Are_______

question 28

Multiple Choice

Adenosine-uridine- rich elements are_______.

• A)trans- acting elements that bind to mRNA to either degrade or stabilize mRNA
• B)trans- acting elements that bind to mRNA to recruit ribosomes to mRNA for translation initiation
• C)cis- acting elements where ribosomes bind to in order to initiate translation
• D)cis- acting elements that recruit RNA- binding proteins to mRNA to either degrade or stabilize the mRNAs
• E)trans- acting elements that block mRNA splicing

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Definitions:

Epididymis

A coiled tube located at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm.

Penile Erection

The physiological response wherein the penis becomes firm and enlarged due to increased blood flow, typically associated with sexual arousal.

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A gaseous molecule involved in various bodily functions, including blood vessel dilation and neurotransmission, playing a key role in sexual arousal.

Mons Veneris

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