What is the process of RNA interference?

What is the process of RNA interference?
  1. Replication of mobile genetic elements
  2. Prevention of translation of mRNA
  3. Infection by viruses
  4. Cellular defense mechanism

Solution

RNA interference is a process that involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the mRNA (silencing).

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