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.
Silencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of
NEET UG 2025 — Zoology Biotechnology and Its Applications
Silencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of
Held on 30 Apr 2025 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Complementary dsRNA
- B
Inhibitory ssRNA
- C
Complementary tRNA
- D
Non-complementary ssRNA
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