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What is the primary function of siRNA?
What is the primary function of siRNA?
- To facilitate protein synthesis
- To catalyze chemical reactions in the cell
- To enhance mRNA degradation and prevent translation (correct)
- To transcribe DNA into RNA
What are some potential concerns with the use of siRNA?
What are some potential concerns with the use of siRNA?
- Off-target effects and unwanted immune responses (correct)
- Lack of specificity for target mRNA
- Inability to cross cell membranes
- Difficulty in synthesizing siRNA molecules
What is one of the main challenges in developing siRNA-based drugs?
What is one of the main challenges in developing siRNA-based drugs?
- Delivering siRNA to the target tissue without degradation (correct)
- Ensuring siRNA can be efficiently synthesized
- Modifying siRNA to increase its stability in the cell
- Preventing siRNA from interacting with other cellular components
Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes?
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What is the primary role of enzymes in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary role of enzymes in cellular metabolism?
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Which of the following statements about enzymes is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about enzymes is NOT true?
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What is the primary function of mRNA?
What is the primary function of mRNA?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes?
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What is the primary role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
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Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
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