RNAi

question 86

Multiple Choice

RNAi

• A) is the form of mRNA that initiates translation in most pathogenic bacteria.
• B) uses short pieces of double-stranded RNA to direct the degradation of specific RNA transcripts.
• C) is a mechanism of genetic regulation found in all prokaryotes.
• D) is any chemical that inhibits transcription.
• E) uses short pieces of single-stranded RNA to direct the degradation of specific RNA transcripts 

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