Expression of a MicroRNA Complementary in Sequence to a Gene

question 13

Multiple Choice

Expression of a microRNA complementary in sequence to a gene _____ that gene.

• A)blocks transcription of
• B)replicates
• C)speeds transcription of
• D)inhibits translation of
• E)methylates the bases in

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