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What is a characteristic of let-7 miRNA?

  • Unique to humans

  • Conserved across species

  • Only in plants

  • Specific to bacteria

Answer

Conserved across species, let-7 miRNA is a highly conserved miRNA found in a wide range of organisms, from plants to animals. This conservation suggests that let-7 plays a crucial role in fundamental biological processes that are shared across species. It is involved in regulating gene expression and has been implicated in various cellular processes, including development, cell proliferation, and differentiation.
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