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What Are the Names of the Three Possible Alternative Stem

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What are the names of the three possible alternative stem loops that can form in mRNA?


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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, or the body's internal clock.

Retinal Proteins

Molecules within the retina that are essential for the conversion of light into visual signals.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by brain activity similar to that of the waking state, but the individual is asleep and often experiencing vivid dreams.

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