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ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsGenetically Modified CropsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the process of RNA interference?
(i) RNAi has been used to prevent nematode infestation of tobacco plants.
(ii) RNAi takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense.
(iii) The method involves silencing of specific mRNA using a complementary dsDNA molecule that binds and prevents the translation of mRNA.
(iv) Using retrovirus vectors, nematode–specific genes were introduced into the host plant.
Options:
Answer:
A
Solution:
RNA interference (RNAi) takes place in all the eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense. RNAi is a gene-silencing method where the m-RNA of the parasite is destroyed, so no protein formation resulting in the death of the parasite in transgenic plant.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Biotechnology and Its ApplicationsSubtopic:Genetically Modified Crops
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