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Silencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of:
Silencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of:
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RNAi = dsRNA = Silencing.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
- Inhibitory ssRNA
- Complementary tRNA
- Non-complementary ssRNA
- Complementary dsRNA
%This option appears twice in the original question
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
RNA interference (RNAi) is a gene silencing mechanism initiated by double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) homologous to the target mRNA. This dsRNA is cleaved into small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that direct the degradation or translational inhibition of the target mRNA.
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