NEETBiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsMCQ+4 / −1
The process of RNA interference has been used
in the development of plants resistant to :
- ANematodes
- BFungi
- CViruses
- DInsects
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Correct answer: A
RNA interference has been used to develop plants resistant to nematodes. RNA interference is a double stranded RNA (dsRNA) induced for gene silencing phenomenon.
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