To Stop Translation of a Messenger RNA, Biologists Sometimes Use

question 117

Short Answer

To stop translation of a messenger RNA, biologists sometimes use _______ RNA, a molecule that has the complement to the mRNA they wish to silence.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A cognitive function that holds a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Bits of Information

The smallest units of data in communication and information theory, representing a binary choice or a distinction between two alternatives.

Spacing Effect

A phenomenon in which learning is greater when studying is spread out over time, as opposed to studying the same amount of content in a single session.

Distributed Study

A learning technique where study sessions are spread out over time, as opposed to cramming all material into a short period, enhancing long-term retention of information.