NEET 2025 Zoology RNA Interference Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Transfer RNAs and ribosomal RNA do not interact with mRNA.
Statement II : RNA interference (RNAi) takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defence.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement I is incorrect because tRNA and rRNA do interact with mRNA during translation. Statement II is correct as RNA interference is a method of cellular defense in eukaryotes.
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