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small pieces of
RNA that attach
themselves to
protein-making
RNA strands.
This is a diagram of microRNA, which can be
found in a variety of plants, including the ones
we consume.
4. MicroRNAs attach
themselves to
RNA strands, and
prevent protein
production, “silen
cing” the genes
they are attached
Once they are attached to RNA strands,
to.
microRNAs can be absorbed into other
surrounding cells.
5. During this
process, the
protein levels of
the human being
are altered,
disrupting their
physical and
mental
Protein levels decrease, while cholesterol levels
increase steadily. development.
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