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Question

Silencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of

Options

A.Complementary dsRNA
B.Inhibitory ssRNA
C.Complementary tRNA
D.Non-complementary ssRNA

Solution

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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