Which of the Following Experimental Procedures Is Most Likely to Hasten

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experimental procedures is most likely to hasten mRNA degradation in a eukaryotic cell?

• A)enzymatic shortening of the poly(A)tail
• B)removal of the 5' cap
• C)methylation of C nucleotides
• D)memethylation of histones
• E)removal of one or more exons

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Definitions:

Inhibitory

Refers to the process or substance that slows down or prevents a particular function, reaction, or activity in a biological system.

Caudate Nucleus

A brain structure within the basal ganglia, involved in various functions including motor control and learning.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system that is critical for emotion processing, memory, and decision-making.

Substantia Nigra

A darker-colored region in the midbrain associated with motor control and reward, and its degeneration is a hallmark of Parkinson's disease.