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What would happen if mRNAs could insert themselves into DNA at random?
What would happen if mRNAs could insert themselves into DNA at random?
- It would not have any significant impact on the genome.
- It would improve the way proteins are produced.
- It would only affect the cytoplasm.
- It would play havoc with protein production and scramble the genome. (correct)
Where is vaccine mRNA located in the cell?
Where is vaccine mRNA located in the cell?
- In the mitochondria.
- In the cytoplasm. (correct)
- In the ribosomes.
- In the nucleus.
What can hijack cellular mRNA and convert it into DNA?
What can hijack cellular mRNA and convert it into DNA?
- Transporter molecules.
- mRNA vaccines.
- Retro-transposons. (correct)
- SARS-CoV-2 virus.
What is the likelihood of a naturally occurring retro-transposon becoming active in a cell that has just received an mRNA vaccine?
What is the likelihood of a naturally occurring retro-transposon becoming active in a cell that has just received an mRNA vaccine?
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What would happen if vaccine mRNA did become a pseudogene?
What would happen if vaccine mRNA did become a pseudogene?
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