Which of the Following Experimental Procedures Is Most Likely to Speed

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experimental procedures is most likely to speed up mRNA degradation in a eukaryotic cell?

• A)lengthening of the poly-A tail
• B)removal of the 5' cap
• C)removal of C nucleotides
• D)removal of one or more exons

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Definitions:

Torque Converter

A fluid coupling used to transfer rotating power from an engine to the transmission in vehicles.

Planetary Gearset

A complex system of gears that includes a central sun gear, multiple planet gears, and an outer ring gear, used in many automatic transmissions.

Sun Gear

The central or axis gear in a planetary gearset. It may be optioned to rotate or not rotate, depending on the gear arrangement and desired output ratios.

Ring Gear

A large gear that meshes with a smaller gear (pinion), often used in the differential of an automobile.