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siRNAs can either be introduced directly or by microinjection.

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asked Feb 7, 2022 in Genetic Engineering by Charlotte (118k points)

siRNAs can either be introduced directly or by microinjection.

(a) True

(b) False

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Noah (693k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Charlotte

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The correct answer is (a) True

To explain: siRNAs can either be introduced directly or by microinjection. It can also be induced by feeding as in the case of C. elegans.

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