In RNAi, Imperfect Pairing of MiRNA to Target MRNA Results

question 86

Multiple Choice

In RNAi, imperfect pairing of miRNA to target mRNA results in ____ while perfect pairing of miRNA to target mRNA causes ____. ​

• A)blocking transcription of the target mRNA; mRNA degradation
• B)blocking translation of the target mRNA; mRNA degradation
• C)recruitment of siRNA; blocking translation of the target mRNA
• D)mRNA degradation; recruitment of siRNA
• E)blocking transcription of the target mRNA; blocking translation of the target mRNA

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Definitions:

Axon

An extended, thin part of a neuron responsible for carrying electrical impulses outward from the neuron's main cell body.

Cell Body

The central part of a neuron containing the nucleus and responsible for maintaining the life of the cell.

Hippocampus

A major component of the human brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation, located in the medial temporal lobe.

Auditory Cortex

The auditory cortex is the part of the brain responsible for processing auditory information, enabling the perception of sounds.