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

question 45

Multiple Choice

RNAi methodology uses double-stranded pieces of RNA to trigger a breakdown or blocking of mRNA. For which of the following might it more possibly be useful?

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

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