What Role Are Microfilaments Thought to Play in the Localization

question 64

Multiple Choice

What role are microfilaments thought to play in the localization of oskar and bicoid mRNAs in the fruit fly oocytes?

• A)They are thought to anchor mRNAs in position after they have arrived at their destination.
• B)They move these mRNAs to their final destination.
• C)They play no role in localization or anchoring the mRNAs in the proper position.
• D)They compress the mRNAs.
• E)They increase the stability of mRNAs.

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