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...
interference is used for which of the following purposes in the field of biotechnology?
Options
- ATo develop a plant tolerant to abiotic stresses
- BTo develop a pest resistant plant against infestation by nematode
- CTo enhance the mineral usage by the plant
- DTo reduce post harvest losses
Correct answer
B. To develop a pest resistant plant against infestation by nematode
Step-by-step solution
or interference or anti-sense 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 mechanism by developing genetically engineered or transgenic plants.