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In RNAi, genes are silenced using (a) ss DNA (b) ds DNA (c) dsRNA (d) ssRNA

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In RNAi, genes are silenced using

(a) ss DNA

(b) ds DNA

(c) dsRNA

(d) ssRNA

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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).

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