
Understanding RNA and Cancer Biology

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Sophia Harris
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Biology, Science
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10th Grade - University
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Hard
27:59
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What are the three major research areas focused on in the lab?
Genomics, plant biology, and animal behavior
Small RNAs, cancer biology, and technology development
Immunology, virology, and microbiology
Cellular biology, neuroscience, and pharmacology
2.
Multiple Choice
How does RNA interference function in gene regulation?
By altering DNA sequences
By recognizing and binding to complementary RNA sequences
By producing proteins directly
By modifying cell membranes
3.
Multiple Choice
What was discovered when comparing microRNAs in normal and tumor cells?
MicroRNAs are absent in tumor cells
A set of microRNAs differed between normal and tumor cells
MicroRNAs are only present in normal cells
MicroRNAs are identical in both cell types
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Multiple Choice
What is a major challenge in using RNA as a therapeutic tool?
Identifying the correct RNA sequence
Delivering RNA efficiently to target cells
Ensuring RNA stability in the bloodstream
Producing RNA in large quantities
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Multiple Choice
What is a potential benefit of using RNA in cancer therapy?
It is cheaper than traditional therapies
It can target any gene without chemical limitations
It requires no delivery mechanism
It works faster than chemotherapy
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