Primary RNA Transcripts Can Be Spliced Differently So That the Same

question 10

True/False

Primary RNA transcripts can be spliced differently so that the same primary transcript generated from a single gene can give rise to more than one kind of processed mRNA transcript and thus more than one kind of protein.

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Definitions:

Exocrine Glands

Glands that release their secretions through ducts either to the external environment or into the internal organ surfaces.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Plasma Proteins

Proteins present in blood plasma that play roles in blood clotting, immunity, and other functions.

Free Hormone

Hormones that are not bound to carrier proteins in the bloodstream and thus are biologically active and available to bind to receptors.