Use of complementary RNA molecule to prevent another mRNA molecule from participating in translation there by preventing the expression of a gene is termed as
A
Translation
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RNA interference
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C
DNA profiling
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D
Biopiracy
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Solution
The correct option is B RNA interference
Translation refers to the process of polymerization of amino acids to form a polypeptide. The sequence and order of amino acids are defined by the sequence of bases in the mRNA.
RNA interference (RNAi) is a process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules. RNAi is now known as a precise, efficient and stable technique for gene suppression.
Biopiracy is exploiting the naturally occurring biochemical/ genetic material or patent biological resources without permission from the owner.
DNA profiling is the technique of determining an individual's DNA characteristics called as a DNA profile.