Which of the following is not true about RISC?
A) It is only involved in cleaving dsRNA from viruses
B) It is involved with processing of miRNA and siRNA
C) It uses a protein from the argonaut family
D) It unwinds dsRNA and eventually discards the passenger strand

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RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) is not only involved in cleaving dsRNA from viruses but also plays a crucial role in gene silencing mechanisms, including those involving miRNA and siRNA. It is involved in various cellular processes beyond just targeting viral RNA.

Which of the Following Is Not True About RISC