One Way to Detect Alternative Splicing of Transcripts from a Given

question 33

Multiple Choice

One way to detect alternative splicing of transcripts from a given gene is to _____.

• A)compare the DNA sequence of this gene to that of a gene known to be constitutively spliced
• B)measure the relative rates of transcription of this gene compared to that of a gene known to be constitutively spliced
• C)compare the sequences of different primary transcripts made from this gene
• D)compare the sequences of different mRNAs made from this gene

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Definitions:

Dysregulation

The inability to properly adjust or manage emotional responses or processes.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating mood, and motivation, and is linked to reward and pleasure systems.

Brain

The organ in the head of vertebrates responsible for thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Alternative Model

A different or non-traditional framework or theory that offers a variant perspective or solution to a problem or situation.