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What is antisense technology?
BiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsNEETNEET 2008 (Mains)
Options:
  • A RNA polymerase producing DNA
  • B A cell displaying a foreign antigen used for synthesis of antigens
  • C Production of somaclonal variants in tissue cultures
  • D When a piece of RNA that is complementary in sequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene
Solution:
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The correct answer is: When a piece of RNA that is complementary in sequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene
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.

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