Which of the Following Best Describes the Function of Poly(A)tails

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the function of poly(A) tails for eukaryotic mRNAs?

• A)They are required for accurate translation.
• B)They have a protective role against degradation.
• C)They signal transcription termination.
• D)They function as splice sites.
• E)No role has been observed for these features.

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Definitions:

Extinction Trials

Processes in which a conditioned response is weakened by presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any learning needed.

Pavlovian Conditioning

A learning process that involves associating a previously neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response similar to the unconditioned response.