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21/01/2022 2:07 pm
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In RNAi, genes are silenced using
(a) ss DNA
(b) ds DNA
(c) dsRNA
(d) ssRNA
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21/01/2022 2:08 pm
Correct answer: (c) dsRNA
Explanation:
RNAi takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense. This method involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to the complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the mRNA (silencing).