You use a nonionic detergent to extract a cell.When you do,much of the mRNA stays behind with the cytoskeleton,which is not solubilized by this treatment.What do these results mean?
A)The cytoskeleton denatures in nonionic detergents.
B)The mRNA is solubilized by the nonionic detergents.
C)The mRNA is anchored to the cytoskeleton.
D)The cytoplasm is anchored to the mRNA.
E)The cytoskeleton is destabilized by the nonionic detergent.

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The fact that much of the mRNA stays behind with the cytoskeleton suggests that the mRNA is anchored to the cytoskeleton and therefore not solubilized by the nonionic detergent. This indicates a physical association between the two components, rather than a denaturation or destabilization of the cytoskeleton. The options B and E are incorrect based on this observation, while options A and D are not supported by the information given.

You Use a Nonionic Detergent to Extract a Cell