What is the role of Dicer in RNA-induced gene silencing? Question 7 Select one: a. It is a component of RISC. b. It cleaves longer RNAs into short regulatory RNA molecules. c. It prevents binding of RNA polymerase to the promoter. d. It degrades mRNA.
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