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aero

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on: Jun 29, 2013
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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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2013
I'd go with D. It makes sense.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2013
Just got my test back, you're right!


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