What is the role of RNAi in preventing infestation of tobacco plants by nematodes?
What is the role of RNAi in preventing infestation of tobacco plants by nematodes?
Replication of mobile genetic elements
Prevention of translation of mRNA
Infection by viruses
No role
Solution
RNA interference takes place in tobacco plants as a method of cellular defense to prevent infestation by nematodes. It involves silencing of specific mRNA through complementary dsRNA molecules, preventing translation of the mRNA)