RNAi Methodology Uses Double-Stranded Pieces of RNA to Trigger Breakdown

question 40

Multiple Choice

RNAi methodology uses double-stranded pieces of RNA to trigger breakdown of a specific mRNA or inhibit its translation. For which of the following processes might this technique be useful?

• A) to decrease the production from a harmful mutated gene
• B) to destroy an unwanted allele in a homozygous individual
• C) to form a knockout organism that will not pass the deleted sequence to its progeny
• D) to raise the concentration of a desired protein

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