Why Does It Make Sense That Cells Would Be Able

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why does it make sense that cells would be able to recognize dsRNAs as undesirable using a mechanism such as RNAi?

• A)dsRNAs are not produced by the cell's normal genetic activities.
• B)dsRNAs are produced by the cell's normal genetic activities.
• C)dsRNAs adversely affect mitochondria.
• D)dsRNAs could cause degradation of nuclear DNA.
• E)dsRNAs have a very abnormal interaction with proteins.

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