Refer to the Figure Shown

question 7

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure shown.
Which explanation is the most valid for the low levels of mRNAs of the metabolic/mitochondrial enzyme genes shown in the figure?

• A) These genes are not as important as the other two categories in response to exercise.
• B) These mRNAs cannot be detected as easily as those of the other two categories.
• C) There are fewer genes producing this set of mRNAs compared to those producing the other two categories.
• D) Although the mRNAs are produced in small quantities, their half-lives are long.

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