Knowing That the Base Sequence of Any Given Messenger RNA

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Essay

Knowing that the base sequence of any given messenger RNA is responsible for precisely ordering the amino acids in a respective protein,present two mechanisms by which intrinsic properties of mRNA may regulate the "net output" of a given gene.

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Definitions:

Different Mothers

A phrase that indicates siblings who share one parent in common, typically referring to those who have the same father but different mothers.

Monozygotic Twins

Monozygotic Twins are twins that develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, also known as identical twins, sharing nearly 100% of their genetic material.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, are siblings born at the same time as a result of the fertilization of two different eggs by two different sperms.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that are responsible for the inherited characteristics in living organisms, dictating the development and functioning of organisms.