NEET2025Zoology-Gene Expression Regulation

NEET 2025 Zoology RNA Interference MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Silencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of -

A

Complementary dsRNA

B

Inhibitory ssRNA

C

Complementary tRNA

D

Non-complementary ssRNA

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

RNA interference (RNAi) involves the use of complementary double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) to silence specific mRNA, preventing its translation into protein.

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