16.) RNA Interference and miRNA's Flashcards
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Describe the model for miRNA synthesis.
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Slide 10.
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What are miRNA’s? siRNA’s? RNAi’s?
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miRNA’s: micro RNA’s. Block translation of certain mRNA’s. Method of gene regulation at the level of translation.
siRNA’s: small interfering RNAs. Direct degradation of certain mRNA’s. Promote establishment of compact chromatin structures. General function = turn off gene expression at the level of transcription.
RNAi = RNA interference. It is a term to describe the action of miRNA’s
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Describe the model for miRNA function.
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Slide 12.
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What are the differences between synthesis and function of miRNA in plants and animals?
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Slide 19.
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What role do miRNA’s play in the body?
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What are the important differences between miRNA’s and siRNA’s?
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Slide 21
