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The process of RNA inactivation by siRNAs is termed as ___________

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

The process of RNA inactivation by siRNAs is termed as ___________

(a) RNA silencing

(b) RNA interference

(c) Short RNA inactivation

(d) RNA disfunction

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The query is from Post-transcriptional Gene Silencing topic in section Modifications and Mutagenesis of Genetic Engineering

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

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Correct option is (b) RNA interference

To elaborate: siRNAs are short interfering RNAs. The process of RNA inactivation by use of these is called as RNA interference (RNAi).

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