NEET2008ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsActual
What is antisense technology?
Options
- ARNA polymerase producing DNA
- BA cell displaying a foreign antigen used for synthesis of antigens
- CProduction of somaclonal variants in tissue cultures
- DWhen a piece of RNA that is complementary in sequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene
Correct answer
D. When a piece of RNA that is complementary in sequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene
Step-by-step solution
Antisense technology is the translational control of protein synthesis which involves use of RNA which is complemantry to m-RNA, inhibiting the expression of genes.