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Describe the RNAi process? How does it act as method of cellular defense in organisms?

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Q. Assertion :Retroviruses or transposons can be used in the process of RNAi. Reason: RNAi takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense.

Q. State a method of cellular defense which works in plant cell.

Q. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the process of RNA interference?
(i) This is used to prevent the infestation of protozoans.
(ii) It takes place in some eukaryotic and all prokaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense.
(iii) The method involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule.
(iv) It is a novel strategy to produce pest-resistant plants.

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(b) What are the two general methods of reproduction in organisms?
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(d) what is the name of the process by which Amoeba reproduces?
(e) Name two organisms which reproduce by the same asexual process as that of Amoeba.

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