Solveeit Logo

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.