In an Experimental Situation, a Student Researcher Inserts an MRNA

question 42

Multiple Choice

In an experimental situation, a student researcher inserts an mRNA molecule into a eukaryotic cell after he has removed its 5' cap and poly-A tail. Which of the following would you expect him to find?

• A) The mRNA could not exit the nucleus to be translated.
• B) The cell recognizes the absence of the tail and polyadenylates the mRNA.
• C) The molecule is digested by restriction enzymes in the nucleus.
• D) The molecule is digested by exonucleases since it is no longer protected at the 5' end.
• E) The molecule attaches to a ribosome and is translated, but more slowly.

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Definitions:

Large-Denomination Time Deposits

High-value deposits made in a bank or financial institution with a fixed term and interest rate, typically not accessible before maturity without penalty.

Money Market Deposit Accounts

Interest-bearing accounts offered by banks with typically higher interest rates than savings accounts, with certain restrictions.

Narrow Definition

The narrow definition refers to a specified or limited interpretation of a term, focusing on a specific aspect or characteristic, excluding broader contexts or meanings.

M1

The narrow measure of the money supply, consisting of currency and coins held by the nonbanking public, checkable deposits, and traveler’s checks.