Practice Post-Transcriptional Regulation - 2.2 | Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis (HL) | IB MYP Grade 12 Biology
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Question 1

Easy

What is alternative splicing?

💡 Hint: Think about how different proteins can come from the same DNA.

Question 2

Easy

What does siRNA do?

💡 Hint: Remember, it focuses on silencing genes.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of alternative splicing?

  • To enhance RNA stability
  • To create multiple proteins from one gene
  • To degrade mRNA

💡 Hint: Look for the term that relates to protein diversity.

Question 2

True or False: SiRNA functions by enhancing gene expression.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what siRNA does in the RNA interference process.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a gene with six exons, explain how many different protein isoforms could theoretically be produced by alternative splicing. Assume that any combination of exons can be included or excluded.

💡 Hint: Think about combinations of choices for each exon.

Question 2

Propose a scenario where a malfunction in the RNAi pathway could lead to a specific disease. Describe the molecular mechanism involved.

💡 Hint: Consider the link between gene regulation and disease.

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