Which of the Following Describes the Function of an Enzyme

question 17

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.
• E) It chops up single-stranded DNAs from infecting viruses.

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Temperature

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