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NEET 2020
Exam
NEET
Year
2020
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Biotechnology and Its Applications

NEET 2020 · Zoology · Biotechnology and Its Applications

RNA interference is used for which of the following purposes in the...

RNARNA interference is used for which of the following purposes in the field of biotechnology?

Options

  1. ATo develop a plant tolerant to abiotic stresses
  2. BTo develop a pest resistant plant against infestation by nematode
  3. CTo enhance the mineral usage by the plant
  4. DTo reduce post harvest losses

Correct answer

B. To develop a pest resistant plant against infestation by nematode

Step-by-step solution

RNAiRNAi or RNARNA interference or anti-sense RNARNA is a naturally occurring mechanism that leads to the “silencing” of genes. In consequence, the respective protein is no longer synthesized. Several nematodes parasitize a wide variety of plants. A nematode Meloidogyne incognita infects the roots of tobacco plants causing a great reduction in yield. The most \cos t-effective and sustainable management tactic for preventing such damage is by using RNAiRNAi mechanism by developing genetically engineered or transgenic plants.
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