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What is the function of microRNAs (miRNAs)?
What is the function of microRNAs (miRNAs)?
- Repress translation of target mRNAs (correct)
- Have no impact on target mRNAs
- Promote translation of target mRNAs
- Induce cleavage of target mRNAs
What distinguishes miRNA from siRNA in terms of base pairing with target RNAs?
What distinguishes miRNA from siRNA in terms of base pairing with target RNAs?
- Extent of base pairing (correct)
- Absence of base pairing
- Type of base pairing
- Location of base pairing
Which enzyme is involved in the transcription of primary miRNA (pri-miRNA)?
Which enzyme is involved in the transcription of primary miRNA (pri-miRNA)?
- RNA pol 3
- RNA pol 2 (correct)
- RNA pol 1
- Reverse transcriptase
What is the role of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) in gene expression?
What is the role of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) in gene expression?
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