What Makes Eukaryotic Transcripts Easier to Isolate Than Transcripts in Bacteria

question 18

Multiple Choice

What makes eukaryotic transcripts easier to isolate than transcripts in bacteria?

• A) Eukaryotic transcripts are not methylated but their genes are often methylated.
• B) Larger transcript size in eukaryotes enables easy size-selection methods.
• C) mRNA is polyadenylated in eukaryotes.
• D) Transcripts are the most abundant RNAs in eukaryotes.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A multistep approach developed for treating individuals with depression. First, individuals identify dysfunctional thoughts and maladaptive assumptions that may be causing unpleasant emotions. Second, several techniques are used to counteract the debilitating thoughts or dysfunctional assumptions contributing to the emotional distress. Third, individuals complete assignments that require practicing appropriate thoughts and behaviors.

Rational-emotive Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy founded by Albert Ellis that aims to identify and change irrational beliefs and attitudes.

Stress Inoculation Training

A psychological therapy that helps individuals prepare for and manage stressful situations through practicing coping skills.

Thought Stopping

A cognitive-behavior modification intervention designed to help students control unproductive or self-defeating thoughts and images by suppressing or eliminating them through the use of a multistage process.