Although miRNAs and siRNAs share many similarities, including their incorporation into the RISC complex,

they differ in that with siRNA the single-stranded sequence that binds to
targeted mRNAs results in cleavage of the mRNA and more rapid degradation by nucleases.
A. true
B. false


A

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