Which Molecule Initiates Translation After an Egg Is Fertilized?​

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which molecule initiates translation after an egg is fertilized?​

• A) ​maternal mRNA
• B) ​paternal promoters in sperm
• C) ​maternal transcription factors
• D) ​transposable elements
• E) ​paternal DNA

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Definitions:

Meissner's Corpuscles

Sensitive mechanoreceptors located in the papillary layer of the dermis, particularly in areas like the fingertips and lips, responsible for sensitivity to light touch.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory receptors found throughout most of the body that respond to pain, temperature, touch, and pressure.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory neurons that detect signals indicating potential harm and transmit pain signals to the brain.

Tissue Damage

The physical injury or harm to body tissues resulting from various causes, such as trauma, infection, or exposure to toxic substances, leading to inflammation or dysfunction.