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What is the effect of silencing specific mRNA of the nematode in the transgenic host plant?

Options

  1. AThe nematode survives
  2. BThe parasite cannot survive
  3. CThe transgenic host is protected
  4. DThe mRNA is translated

Correct answer

B. The parasite cannot survive

Step-by-step solution

The effect of silencing specific mRNA of the nematode in the transgenic host plant is that the parasite cannot survive, as the specific mRNA is prevented from being translated. This protects the transgenic host plant from the nematode parasite. Pest Resistant Plants: Several nematodes parasitise a wide variety of plants and animals including human beings. A nematode Meloidegyne incognitia infects the roots of tobacco plants and causes a great reduction in yield. A novel strategy was adopted to prevent this infestat

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