Q.

Consider the following statements w.r.t RNAi and choose the correct option.
Statement-A: RNAi takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense.
Statement-B: It involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule, that binds to and prevents transcription of the mRNA (silencing).

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a

Both statements A and B are true

b

Both statements A and B are false

c

Statements A is true but statements B is false

d

Statements A is false but statements B is true

answer is C.

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RNAi involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the mRNA (silencing).

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