Which of the Following Describes the Function of an Enzyme

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the function of an enzyme known as Dicer?

• A)It degrades single-stranded DNA.
• B)It degrades single-stranded mRNA.
• C)It degrades mRNA with no poly-A tail.
• D)It trims small double-stranded RNAs into molecules that can block translation or help degrade mRNA.
• E)It chops up single-stranded DNAs from infecting viruses.

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