The Expression of the MicroRNA MiR-4423 Is ____ in Lung

question 81

Multiple Choice

The expression of the microRNA miR-4423 is ____ in lung tumors, and ____ its expression can decrease tumor size, suggesting that a decrease in miR-4423 contributes to lung carcinogenesis.

• A) increased; increasing
• B) decreased; increasing
• C) increased; decreasing
• D) decreased; decreasing
• E) increased; preventing

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