Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are defined as being longer than:
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Correct answer: 200 nucleotides
lncRNAs are transcripts longer than 200 nucleotides that do not code for proteins. They play diverse roles in chromatin remodeling and transcriptional regulation.
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