Science and Technology · Gene Silencing and Genetics
With reference to RNA interference (RNAi) and RNA-based editing, consider the following statements: I. RNA interference is a natural biological mechanism in which small RNA molecules can reduce gene expression by acting on messenger RNA. II. RNAi ordinarily alters gene expression without necessarily changing the underlying DNA sequence of the organism. III. RNA-based editing and DNA editing are identical in their permanence and genomic consequences. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1I and II only✓
- 2II and III only
- 3I and III only
- 4I, II and III
Correct answer
I and II only
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