RNA interference (RNAi)’ technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?
- It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.
- It can be used in developing therapies for-the treatment of cancer.
- It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies.
- It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2019)
a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 and 4
Answer: A
RNAi has not been used for developing hormone replacement therapies.Rest of the statements are correct.RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules.
