CBSE · Class 12 · Biology · Biotechnology and its ApplicationsWhat is the mechanism behind RNA interference (RNAi)?
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RNA interference (RNAi) involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the mRNA, thus silencing the specific gene expression.
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Option : Silencing of specific mRNA through complementary dsRNA (Correct Answer)
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Option 1: Degradation of host DNA by restriction enzymes
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Option 2: Amplification of viral proteins
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Option 3: Enhancement of transcription rate
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