NEETZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
RNA interference is used for
Options
- ATo develop a pest resistant plant against infestation by nematode
- BTo enhance the mineral usage by the plant
- CTo reduce post harvest losses
- DTo develop a plant tolerant to abiotic stresses
Correct answer
A. To develop a pest resistant plant against infestation by nematode
Step-by-step solution
Pest Resistant Plants: Several nematodes parasitise a wide variety of plants and animals including human beings. A nematode Meloidogyne incognita infects the roots of tobacco plants and causes a great reduction in yield. A novel strategy was adopted to prevent this infestation which was based on the process of RNA interference (RNAi). RNAi takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense. This method involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and