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What is the primary function of miRNAs in gene regulation?
What is the primary function of miRNAs in gene regulation?
- Modulating transcription of target messenger RNAs (correct)
- Enhancing translation of target messenger RNAs
- Inhibiting DNA replication
- Encoding proteins
Which type of organisms possess a well-conserved mechanism of gene regulation involving miRNAs?
Which type of organisms possess a well-conserved mechanism of gene regulation involving miRNAs?
- Only eukaryotes (correct)
- Only prokaryotes
- Only viruses
- Only animals
What is the average length of miRNAs?
What is the average length of miRNAs?
- 50 nucleotides
- 22 nucleotides (correct)
- 10 nucleotides
- 100 nucleotides
What is the estimated number of miRNA genes encoded in the human genome?
What is the estimated number of miRNA genes encoded in the human genome?
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What is the function of the enzyme Dicer in miRNA processing?
What is the function of the enzyme Dicer in miRNA processing?
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What is the function of RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC)?
What is the function of RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC)?
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What is the consequence of miRNA regulation on protein expression?
What is the consequence of miRNA regulation on protein expression?
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