The sequence of a short ncRNA is 5' AGCCCUAUGACGUU 3'. To what is this ncRNA likely to bind?

A. an mRNA that contains the sequence 3' GAUACUG 5'
B. part of the genome that has the sequence 5' AGCCCTATGACGTT 3'
C. two subunits of the ribosome
D. a small molecule, such as a calcium ion


Answer: A

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