10 Questions
What is one of the functions of lncRNAs mentioned in the text?
Interacting with miRNA in RISC complexes
Why are lncRNAs considered as potential therapeutic targets according to the text?
Because they regulate gene expression
What does Xist (X inactive specific transcript) primarily contribute to in mammalian female cells?
Regulation of X-chromosome inactivation
What is the connection between lncRNAs and enhancer regions mentioned in the text?
lncRNAs help connect trans factors bound to enhancer regions to cis sites
Why were Paul Kammerer's findings on environmentally induced heritable characteristics revisited by researchers?
To prove the existence of epigenetic inheritance
Which process might lead to lncRNA being further processed into small RNA fragments?
RNAseP cleavage at the lncRNA 3' ends
What was one of the observations made by Paul Kammerer that potentially hinted at epigenetic inheritance?
Heritable foot-pad changes in toads
In what way do lncRNAs contribute to disease states based on the text?
Being potential therapeutic targets
'X inactive specific transcript' (Xist) is a crucial lncRNA involved in which process according to the text?
X-chromosome inactivation in mammalian females
What did Paul Kammerer's observations about environmental exposure suggest about heredity?
Animals can develop new characteristics influenced by environment
Learn about the process of transcription initiation where RNA polymerase and supporting proteins assemble at a DNA start site called the promoter. Discover the differences in transcription initiation between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
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