rna interference is used for which of the following purposes in the field of biotechnology 1. to develop a pest resistance plant against infestation by nematode 2. to enhance the mineral usage by the plant 3. to reduce post harvest losses 4. to develop a plant tolerant to abiotic stresses
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The correct answer is option (a) to protect the plant from pest infestation like from nematode. RNAi will cause the introduction of RNA complementary to mRNA of nematode and therefore in the nematode silencing of RNA will take place due to formation of dsRNA and the pest cannot survive in the host plant.