Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes How RNA Interference

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes how RNA interference (RNAi) silences selected genes?

• A) Synthetic double-stranded RNA molecules stop transcription from occurring.
• B) Synthetic double-stranded RNA molecules stop DNA replication from occurring.
• C) Synthetic double-stranded RNA molecules trigger the breakdown of a gene's messenger RNA.
• D) Synthetic double-stranded RNA molecules stop mitosis from occurring.

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Definitions:

Elasticity

The ability of tissue or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched, compressed, or altered in any way.

Chronic Wounds

Wounds that fail to proceed through the normal stages of healing in an orderly and timely manner, often remaining open for an extended period.

Full-Thickness Wounds

Wounds that extend through the dermis to affect deeper tissues and potentially muscle or bone, requiring more complex healing processes.

Healing Time

The duration required for the body to fully recover from an injury, surgery, or illness, which can vary based on the severity and individual health factors.