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RNA interference involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to:

a
a complementary ssRNA molecule
b
a complementary dsRNA molecule
c
a complementary dsDNA molecule
d
a complementary ssDNA molecule

detailed solution

Correct option is B

RNAi takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense. This method 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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