RNA Polymerase I Transcribes the Genes for

question 26

Multiple Choice

RNA polymerase I transcribes the genes for

• A) mRNA precursors.
• B) 18S, 5.8 S, and 28S rRNA.
• C) most tRNA.
• D) All the answers are correct.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A behavioral pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and aggression, associated with a higher risk of heart disease.

Telomeres

The protective caps at the end of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division, linked to aging and cell longevity.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and genetic information, essential for heredity and biological function.

Glucocorticoid

A type of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates metabolism and immune response.