Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes How RNA Interference

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes how RNA interference (RNAi) reduces the expression of selected genes?

• A) Synthetic double-stranded RNA molecules stop transcription from occurring.
• B) Synthetic single-stranded RNA molecules trigger incorrect processing of pre-RNA into RNA.
• C) Synthetic double-stranded RNA molecules trigger the breakdown of a gene's messenger RNA.
• D) Synthetic single-stranded RNA molecules bind cellular RNA and block translation.