RNA Structure and Types — Flashcards

_____ are small, noncoding RNA molecules that post-transcriptionally regulate protein expressiontheir 3' UTR contains sequences determining their specificity

DNA & RNA are made of _____ connected via a phosphodiester bond

Non-canonical DNA and RNA segments are formed as a result of _____

RNA polymerase _____ makes rRNA

The _____ is the site where RNA polymerase II and general transcription factors bind to DNA upstream from a gene locus

microRNA often leads to the _____ of target mRNA, thus causing decreased translation into protein

Hypoxanthine is converted to _____ via xanthine oxidase

Guanosine is converted to _____ via the enzyme purine nucleoside phosphorylase (purine salvage)

Which base excision repair enzymes are responsible for filling and sealing the gap from the excised bases?_____ (filling) and DNA ligase III (sealing)

Hint: specific

Xanthine is converted to _____ by xanthine oxidase