Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
The RNAi stands for
A
RNA inactivation
B
RNA initiation
C
RNA interference
D
RNA interferon
Answer
RNA interference
Explanation
Solution
RNA interference (RNAi) is a process within living cells that moderates the activity of their genes. It has an important role in defending cells against parasitic nucleotide sequences - viruses and transposons but also in directing development as well as gene expression.