50. Explain the function of siRNA and microRNAs in gene silencing.What is true about siRNAs and microRNAs?They can alter gene expression post transcriptionThey code for proteinsThey can potentially be used to treat diseaseThey are activated when they bind to each otherThey are coded by genes

Name: 50. Explain the function of siRNA and microRNAs in gene silencing.What
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Description: 50. Explain the function of siRNA and microRNAs in gene silencing.What is true about siRNAs and microRNAs?They can alter gene expression post transcriptionThey code for proteinsThey can potentially be used to treat diseaseThey are activated when they

The gene undergoes transcription and translation to produce protein. The transcription process produces mRNA. The translation produces protein from mRNA. Answer) They can alter gene expression post transcription. They can potentially be used to treat disease. They are encoded by genes. Explanation: siRNA and miRNA are produced from the genetic material present in the cell. These siRNAs and miRNAs bind to the complementary mRNA. The siRNA or miRNA bind to mRNA. They inhibit the expression of mRNA. These inhibitory RNAs act after transcription process. That's why these alter gene expression at post transcription level. These inhibitory RNA can be used to treat the disease. These are designed in such a way that they can bind to the target mRNA. The expression of target mRNA is reduced in this case. The siRNA and miRNA don't bind to each other. The siRNA and miRNA don't encode any protein.