RNA interference RNAi by miRNA Flashcards
1
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pri-mRNA
A
folds into a stem-loop structure
2
Q
pri-mRNA modification
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5’ and 3’ extensions removed from pri-mRNA by the microprocessor complex (Drosha + DGCR8) forming 3’-OH and 5’ monophosphate
3
Q
Pre-mRNA
A
formed once 5’ and 3’ extensions are removed by the microrepressor complex. features 3’-OH and 5’ monophosphate
4
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PAZ domain
A
Present on the dicer complex; binds to the 3’ end of the hairpin and dicer cleaves the pre-miRNA to produced miRNA