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In which of the following techniques, the mRNA is prevented from undergoing translation due to the presence of a complementary segment?
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RNA interference
RNA interference (RNAi) is a process where a particular mRNA is not allowed to undergo translation by binding it with a complementary segment of mRNA. As a result, a dsRNA is formed which makes the original mRNA useless for making protein. This has been observed to be a cellular defence mechanism and utilised in developing a transgenic Tobacco plant that is resistant to pest Meloidegyne incognita.
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