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Types of RNA include all of the following EXCEPT: siRNA (small interfering RNA),

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Question

Types of RNA include all of the following EXCEPT:

siRNA (small interfering RNA), which targets mRNA for breakdown.

miRNA (microRNA), which inhibits translation.

shpRNA (short hairpin RNA), which is cut to produce snoRNA.

snRNA (small nuclear RNA), which is used in mRNA processing.

A.

siRNA (small interfering RNA), which targets mRNA for breakdown.

B.

miRNA (microRNA), which inhibits translation.

C.

shpRNA (short hairpin RNA), which is cut to produce snoRNA.

D.

snRNA (small nuclear RNA), which is used in mRNA processing.

E. Actually, all of these are types of RNA.

Explanation / Answer

E. Actually, all of these are types of RNA. All the above mentioned are duifferent types of RNA.