A Researcher Has Created a Gene Construct That Is Expressed

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Short Answer

A researcher has created a gene construct that is expressed in a cell line.The researcher has evidence that the gene is being fully translated but is quickly degraded, resulting in low production of the gene's protein product.Evaluating the gene construct, the researcher realizes that the poor mRNA stability is probably due to the absence of a _______ sequence at the gene's 3′ end.

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Definitions:

Spermarche

The commencement of sperm production in boys, marking the onset of puberty and reproductive capability.

Primary Sex Characteristic

The biological and physiological features including reproductive organs, that distinguish males and females.

Androgyny

The combination of masculine and feminine characteristics or qualities in one's personality or appearance.

Primary Sex Characteristics

The physical structures directly related to reproduction, such as ovaries in females and testes in males.