NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 10. biotechnology and its application
Silencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of...
- A Complementary dsRNA
- B Inhibitory ssRNA
- C Complementary tRNA
- D Non-complementary ssRNA
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(A) Complementary dsRNA
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Detailed explanation
RNAi (RNA interference) takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense. This method involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the mRNA.
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