Nurturing Life Sciences
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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
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#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes
The precursor RNA for the siRNA pathway is a longer dsRNA. As a consequence of this different initial substrate, Drosha is not needed for the generation of siRNAs. Cleavage by Dicer is still required, however, and again generates a suitable 21- to 22-nucleotide RNA for incorporation into RISC.
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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles