All of the Following Are Associated with the Formation of a Functional

question 23

Multiple Choice

All of the following are associated with the formation of a functional miRNA except

• A) lack of an open reading frame (ORF).
• B) 5' GTP cap and 3' poly A tail.
• C) stem-loop structures.
• D) translation on ribosomes.
• E) RNA pol II promoter.

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Definitions:

Apical Ectodermal Ridges

Raised areas of ectodermal cells at the tips of developing limbs in embryos, crucial for the regulation of limb formation.

Somitomeres

The early divisions of mesodermal tissue in the developing embryo that eventually form somites, contributing to the vertebral column, rib cage, and skeletal muscles.

Coelom

A fluid-filled body cavity found in most multicellular animals, situated between the intestinal canal and the body wall.

Coelomic Cavity

The Coelomic Cavity is a fluid-filled body cavity within organisms that is lined by a tissue derived from mesoderm, providing space for the internal organs and allowing them to move independently.