Split Genes

question 62

Multiple Choice

Split genes

• A)are common in prokaryotes 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.

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Definitions:

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation and stimulates the production of sex hormones.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone is a gonadotropin produced by the anterior pituitary gland, playing a key role in controlling the reproductive processes of both males and females.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone that plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and the development of embryos in humans and various other species.

Breast Cancer

A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts, characterized by abnormal cell growth.