If an MiRNA Is Completely Complementary to an MRNA, What

question 24

Multiple Choice

If an miRNA is completely complementary to an mRNA, what is the result of the pairing of these two molecules?

• A)rapid translation of the mRNA
• B)repeated translation as the miRNA prevents destruction of the mRNA
• C)slowed translation of the mRNA
• D)degradation of the mRNA
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over extended periods, ranging from days to decades.

Modal Model

A cognitive model that describes memory as a system consisting of different stores: the sensory register, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Atkinson and Shiffrin

Psychologists who developed the Multi-Store Model of Memory, explaining how memory processes work.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.