What is the primary application of microRNA?
Energy Production
Gene Regulation
Space Exploration
Material Science
Answer
Gene Regulation: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules that play a crucial role in regulating gene expression. They bind to the 3' untranslated region (UTR) of target messenger RNAs (mRNAs), leading to either mRNA degradation or translational inhibition. This process allows miRNAs to fine-tune gene expression, controlling various cellular processes such as development, differentiation, and metabolism.
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