Among the newly-discovered small noncoding RNAs, one type reestablishes methylation patterns during gamete formation and blocks expression of some transposons. What are these types of RNA called

piwi-interacting RNAs (piwi-RNAs)

Explanation:

The piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs (from 21 to 31 nucleotides) that are abundantly expressed in the animal germline in order to control the expression of target sequences. The piRNAs associate with PIWI proteins from the Argonaute family (AGO) to form an effector complex that binds to complementary target DNA/RNA sequences. These small ncRNAs target Transposable Element (TE) transcripts to suppress TE expression and thus maintain genome integrity. The piRNAs can also guide epigenetic remodeling complexes that suppress gene expression by methylation of target DNA sequences in the nucleus.

the framers of the constitution insisted that federal judges be nominated instead of elected due to their desire to have judges above the shifting whims of the masses.

the hope, whether achieved or not, was that federal judges would only be beholden to the law and that by not having judges be elected, they would be protected if that law dictated an outcome that ran counter to popular opinion.

answer: grassland biomes are closer to the equator and receive more rain.

grasslands are biomes that are dominated by grasses rather shrubs and trees. savanna are biomes that exhibit grasses, shrubs and small tree as vegetation. grasslands are located near the equator of the earth. these are found in north america. savanna biomes are found in africa, south america, australia and india. grassland exhibit moderate climatic conditions, it receives   amount of rainfall higher than savanna.   therefore, savanna exhibit dry and hot climatic conditions.