Which Strand of the Double-Stranded SiRNA Is Cut in Two

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which strand of the double-stranded siRNA is cut in two and then dissociates from the pre-RISC?

• A)the active strand
• B)the passenger strand
• C)the siRNA strand
• D)the pedestrian strand
• E)the silencer strand

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Definitions:

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

A hormone produced during pregnancy that supports the normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary, and stimulates the release of the egg during ovulation.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone released by the posterior part of the pituitary gland that conserves water in the body and regulates its balance.

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary gland hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.