The source of complementary RNA for RNA interference as a m…

Biology Biotechnology and Its Application NCERT Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

The source of complementary RNA for RNA interference as a means of cellular defence in eukaryotic organism is

an infection by bacteria having RNA genome

an infection by viruses having RNA genome and

mobile genetic elements that replicate via an RNA intermediate

Both

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In RNA interference (RNAi), complementary RNA can arise from:

RNA viruses infection

Mobile genetic elements (transposons) that replicate via RNA intermediates

Both trigger RNAi as a cellular defense mechanism.

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