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What is the source of complementary RNA in RNAi mechanism?
BiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsNEET
Options:
  • A Infection by viruses
  • B Mobile genetic elements
  • C Transgenic host
  • D Agrobacterium vectors
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Infection by viruses
The source of complementary RNA in the RNAi mechanism can be from an infection by viruses with RNA genomes or mobile genetic elements (transposons) that replicate through an RNA intermediate.

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