Table of contents

1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

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RNA Modification and Processing

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RNA Modification and Processing

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a sequence that the spliceosome recognizes?

5' GU

3' AG

Branch Point

Splice Point

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Understand the role of the spliceosome: The spliceosome is a complex of RNA and protein that removes introns from a transcribed pre-mRNA segment. It recognizes specific sequences at the intron-exon boundaries.

Identify the sequences recognized by the spliceosome: The spliceosome typically recognizes three key sequences: the 5' splice site (often starting with GU), the 3' splice site (often ending with AG), and the branch point (which contains an adenine nucleotide).

Analyze the given options: The options provided are 5' GU, 3' AG, Branch Point, and Splice Point. Compare these with the known sequences recognized by the spliceosome.

Determine which option is not recognized: The 5' GU, 3' AG, and Branch Point are all sequences recognized by the spliceosome. The term 'Splice Point' is not a specific sequence recognized by the spliceosome.

Conclude the analysis: Based on the comparison, 'Splice Point' is not a sequence that the spliceosome recognizes, as it is not a specific sequence like the others listed.