Question
Download Solution PDFSilencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of -
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Complementary dsRNA
Explanation:
- Several nematodes parasitize a wide variety of plants and animals including human beings. A nematode Meloidegyne incognitia infects the roots of tobacco plants and causes a great reduction in yield.
- A novel strategy was adopted to prevent this infestation which was based on the process of RNA interference (RNAi).
- RNAi takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense.
- This method involves the silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the mRNA (silencing).
- The source of this complementary RNA could be from an infection by viruses having RNA genomes or mobile genetic elements (transposons) that replicate via an RNA intermediate.
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