An ncRNA consists only of several stem loop structures. What is a likely function of this ncRNA?
A. inactivating the X chromosome in mammals by binding to DNA
B. inhibiting translation by binding to an mRNA
C. binding to other ncRNAs and preventing them from performing their function
D. binding to components of the ribosome and facilitating its assembly
E. regulating transcription by guiding histone modifying complexes to specific target genes
Answer: D
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