Question

Silencing of a gene could be achieved through the use of

• A. Short interfering RNA (RNAi)
• B. Antisense RNA
• C. by Both A & B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Gene silencing can be achieved through the use of both short interfering RNA (RNAi) and antisense RNA. These methods are used to suppress the expression of specific genes by targeting and degrading the mRNA or inhibiting its translation.

• Short interfering RNA (RNAi): It is a mechanism that uses small RNA molecules to silence the expression of specific genes by inducing the degradation of their mRNA.
• Antisense RNA: It is a complementary RNA molecule that binds to the target mRNA, preventing its translation into a protein.

Since both A (RNAi) and B (Antisense RNA) are methods for gene silencing, the correct answer is:

The correct answer is (C) : by Both A & B.