Split Genes _______

question 16

Multiple Choice

Split genes _______.

• A) are common in bacteria and eukaryotes
• B) only have exons initially transcribed to mRNA
• C) have introns located only at the beginning and end of a coding region
• D) are acted upon by spliceosomes to excise introns and then join exons

Describe how drugs and other substances can affect neuronal function and neurotransmitter action.

Relate structural features of the nervous system to their functional importance in complex behaviors and physiological processes.

Explain the process of nervous system development from stem cells to differentiated neurons and glia.

Understand the basic principles of synaptic transmission and the role of electrical and chemical synapses.

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