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Which type of RNAs suppress the movement of transposons in the germline?

Which type of RNAs suppress the movement of transposons in the germline? Correct Answer piRNAs

Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are a distinct class of RNA molecules that prevent the movement of transposable elements in the germ cells. These RNAs associate with PIWI proteins, a subclass of Argonaute family.

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