Biology Biotechnology and Its Application Biotechnological Applications in Medicine Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

"Silencing" of mRNA molecule in order to control the production of a harmful protein has been used in protection c plants from- 4

A
Nematodes
B
Mosquitoes
C
Battles.
D
Flies

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RNA interference (RNAi) is used to silence specific mRNA in plants, which helps protect them from nematode infections like Meloidogyne incognita.

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