An Abnormally Low Level of Expression of a Particular MicroRNA

question 3

Multiple Choice

An abnormally low level of expression of a particular microRNA might facilitate the development of a cancer by which of the following methods?

• A) inducing the increased expression of a tumor-suppressor gene
• B) inducing the increased expression of DNA-repair genes
• C) promoting a decreased level of telomerase activity
• D) inhibiting the G₁ to M transition in the cell cycle
• E) increasing the expression of an oncogene

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