Whenever the RNA Within the RISC Pairs Imperfectly with Its

question 21

Multiple Choice

Whenever the RNA within the RISC pairs imperfectly with its target sequence,the mRNA is usually not cleaved; instead,translation of the mRNA is inhibited.RISC-associated RNAs that have this effect are usually termed

• A) siRNAs.
• B) miRNAs.
• C) SNRPs.
• D) mtDNAs.
• E) STRs.

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Definitions:

Founder Effects

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population, leading to a reduction in genetic variation and a potentially different genetic structure compared to the original population.

Allele Frequencies

The proportion or prevalence of different alleles (versions of a gene) in a particular population, which can change over time due to evolutionary pressures.

Blood Stains

Evidence in the form of blood marks left on surfaces, which can be analyzed in forensic science to help reconstruct events at a crime scene.

Cut Marks

Physical evidence on bones that indicates the use of tools by humans or other species to process carcasses.