Asked by Dante Owens-Graves on Jun 25, 2024
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microRNA binds to mRNA in the cytoplasm
A) post-translational modification
B) translation
C) RNA processing and transport
D) transcription
E) DNA-histone interactions
MicroRNA
Small non-coding RNA molecules involved in gene regulation by interfering with the translation of mRNA into proteins.
Cytoplasm
The gel-like substance inside a cell, excluding the nucleus, containing organelles in which the cell's processes occur.
- Apprehend the significance of RNA processing, transport, and microRNA in the management of gene expression.
Verified Answer
KH
Karan HindujaJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
MicroRNA binds to mRNA in the cytoplasm and controls translation, the process of protein synthesis.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the significance of RNA processing, transport, and microRNA in the management of gene expression.