In RNA i, the genes are silenced using dsRNA. RNA interference (RNA i ) takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defence. This method involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the mRNA (silencing).
In RNA i, the genes are silenced using
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In RNA i, the genes are silenced using
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Held on 30 Apr 2019 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
dsRNA
- B
SsDNA
- C
ssRNA
- D
dsDNA
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