2 SEM ACC W/RAVEN CARDED
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Chapter 16, Problem 4A
Regulation by small RNAs and alternative splicing are similar in that both
a. act after transcription.
b. act via RNA/protein complexes.
c. regulate the transcription machinery.
d. Both a and b are correct.
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2 SEM ACC W/RAVEN CARDED
Ch. 16.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 16.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 16.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 16.2 - Explain how proteins can interact with base-pairs...Ch. 16.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 16.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 16.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 16.3 - Explain control of gene expression in the trp...Ch. 16.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 16.4 - Prob. 2LO
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