Q192 / 199 · NEET 2008 (Mains) · Zoology

What is antisense technology?

  • A
    RNA polymerase producing DNA
  • B
    A cell displaying a foreign antigen used for synthesis of antigens
  • C
    Production of somaclonal variants in tissue cultures
  • Correct answer
    D
    When a piece of RNA that is complementary in sequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene

Solution

Antisense technology is the translational control of protein synthesis which involves use of RNA which is complemantry to m-RNA, inhibiting the expression of genes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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