MiRNA-Protein Complexes Regulate Gene Expression by Binding to a Target

question 7

True/False

miRNA-protein complexes regulate gene expression by binding to a target mRNA and preventing translation.

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibers and enhances the speed of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.

Neural Transmission

The process by which nerve cells communicate with each other through electrical and chemical signals.

Positive Ions

Atoms or molecules that have lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

Neural Impulse

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.