RISC-associated RNAs that result in mRNA cleavage are usually termed
A) siRNAs.
B) miRNAs.
C) SNRPs.
D) mtDNAs.
E) STRs.

Name: RISC-associated RNAs that result in mRNA cleavage are usually termed A) siRNAs. B) miRNAs. C) SNRPs. D) mtDNAs. E) STRs.
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The RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) is composed of small RNAs that guide the complex to complementary target RNAs, resulting in mRNA cleavage. These small RNAs are typically called siRNAs (short interfering RNAs).

RISC-Associated RNAs That Result in MRNA Cleavage Are Usually Termed