Which of the following statements is true about micro-RNAs?

A) They are too small to be of any use to the cell.
B) They bring amino acids to the ribosome.
C) They regulate the amount of protein in a cell by interfering with mRNAs.
D) Alternative splicing converts them into mRNAs.


Answer: C

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