AIPMT MAIN2008Zoology-Biotechnology
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Zoology Genetic Engineering MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
What is antisense technology?
A
RNA polymerase producing DNA
B
A cell displaying a foreign antigen used for synthesis of antigens
C
Production of somaclonal variants in tissue cultures
D
When a piece of RNA that is complementary in sequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Antisense technology is the translational control of protein synthesis which involves use of RNA which is complementary to m-RNA, inhibiting the expression of genes.
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