In the figure, it is MOST likely that:
A)the top 18 miRs should be turned off to treat the cancer.
B)the bottom 15 miRs should be turned on to treat the cancer.
C)the top 18 miRs should be turned on to treat the cancer.
D)the top 18 miRs should be turned off and the bottom 15 miRs should be turned on to treat the cancer.
E)both the bottom 15 miRs and the top 18 miRs should be turned on to treat the cancer.

Question

In the figure, it is MOST likely that: 
A)the top 18 miRs should be turned off to treat the cancer. 
B)the bottom 15 miRs should be turned on to treat the cancer. 
C)the top 18 miRs should be turned on to treat the cancer. 
D)the top 18 miRs should be turned off and the bottom 15 miRs should be turned on to treat the cancer. 
E)both the bottom 15 miRs and the top 18 miRs should be turned on to treat the cancer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the figure, the cancer cells have high expression levels of the top 18 miRs and low expression levels of the bottom 15 miRs compared to normal cells. Therefore, turning off the top 18 miRs and turning on the bottom 15 miRs would be the most effective treatment strategy for the cancer. Choice A and C are incorrect because turning off or turning on the top 18 miRs alone would not address the low expression levels of the bottom 15 miRs. Choice B and E are incorrect because turning on the bottom 15 miRs alone or turning on both the bottom 15 miRs and top 18 miRs would not address the high expression levels of the top 18 miRs.

In the Figure, It Is MOST Likely That