Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Concerning MRNA

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning mRNA?

• A) mRNA has a very short half-life.
• B) mRNA has complex secondary structure.
• C) mRNA is catalytic.
• D) mRNA is the product of translation.

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Definitions:

Active Immunity

Ability to produce antibodies due to the immune system’s response to a microorganism or a vaccine.

Cowpox

A disease caused by the cowpox virus, historically significant for its role in the development of the smallpox vaccine.

Smallpox

A contagious and often deadly disease caused by the Variola virus, eradicated through a global vaccination campaign.

Allergic Response

An immune system reaction that occurs when the body's defenses mistakenly identify a harmless substance as a threat, releasing histamines that cause symptoms.