Explain the process of RNA interference. - Vidyadip

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Explain the process of RNA interference.

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This method involves silencing of a specific mRNA of the parasite due to complementary dsRNA molecule that binds to and prevents translation of the mRNA (silencing). The source of this complementary RNA could be from an infection from viruses having RNA genomes or mobile genetic elements (transposons) that replicate via RNA intermediate.

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