What are microRNAs (MiRNA)?

Posted August 15, 2024

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Answer

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a type of non-coding RNA that are crucial for controlling gene expression occurring in the cytoplasm. They are single-stranded and contain 21-23 nucleotides.

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