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What is one of the functions of lncRNAs mentioned in the text?
What is one of the functions of lncRNAs mentioned in the text?
- Forming triplex structures with single-stranded DNA
- Binding small ligands
- Undergoing translation into proteins
- Interacting with miRNA in RISC complexes (correct)
Why are lncRNAs considered as potential therapeutic targets according to the text?
Why are lncRNAs considered as potential therapeutic targets according to the text?
- For their involvement in DNA replication
- Due to their role in protein synthesis
- Because they regulate gene expression (correct)
- Based on their function in cell metabolism
What does Xist (X inactive specific transcript) primarily contribute to in mammalian female cells?
What does Xist (X inactive specific transcript) primarily contribute to in mammalian female cells?
- Protein translation
- DNA replication
- Cell division
- Regulation of X-chromosome inactivation (correct)
What is the connection between lncRNAs and enhancer regions mentioned in the text?
What is the connection between lncRNAs and enhancer regions mentioned in the text?
Why were Paul Kammerer's findings on environmentally induced heritable characteristics revisited by researchers?
Why were Paul Kammerer's findings on environmentally induced heritable characteristics revisited by researchers?
Which process might lead to lncRNA being further processed into small RNA fragments?
Which process might lead to lncRNA being further processed into small RNA fragments?
What was one of the observations made by Paul Kammerer that potentially hinted at epigenetic inheritance?
What was one of the observations made by Paul Kammerer that potentially hinted at epigenetic inheritance?
In what way do lncRNAs contribute to disease states based on the text?
In what way do lncRNAs contribute to disease states based on the text?
'X inactive specific transcript' (Xist) is a crucial lncRNA involved in which process according to the text?
'X inactive specific transcript' (Xist) is a crucial lncRNA involved in which process according to the text?
What did Paul Kammerer's observations about environmental exposure suggest about heredity?
What did Paul Kammerer's observations about environmental exposure suggest about heredity?
