A type of noncoding RNA called small interfering RNA or siRNA:
A)inhibits transcription.
B)inhibits RNA processing.
C)destroys RNA transcripts.
D)inhibits translation.
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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Small interfering RNA (siRNA) functions by targeting specific mRNA molecules for degradation, thereby preventing them from being translated into proteins. This process effectively destroys RNA transcripts that are complementary to the siRNA sequence.

A Type of Noncoding RNA Called Small Interfering RNA or SiRNA