We cannot achieve silencing of a gene by using

Biology Biotechnology and Its Application NCERT Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 11, 2026

short interfering RNA (RNAi) and

antisense RNA

both

none of these

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Gene silencing can be achieved by both:

• RNA interference (RNAi / siRNA)

• Antisense RNA, which binds to complementary mRNA and blocks its translation.

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