RNA interference is essential for the
cell proliferation
cell defence
cell differentiation
micropropagation
B.
cell defence
RNAi is a regulatory mechanism for an estimated 30% of all protein-coding genes(in mammals). It helps to protect cells against certain viruses by targeting viral RNA for destruction. It helps to silence potentially disruptive transposons in the genome by destroying RNA copies arising from transposon replication. RNAi is a precise and efficient tool for knockout of specific genes when studying gene function in experimental organisms. It also has potential for new forms of targeted gene therapy.
Assertion: There are 34 biodiversity hotspots in the world.
Reason: High level of species richness is a criteria for selection of a biodiversity hotspot.
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Assertion: Filarial worm is transmitted to humans by Culex mosquito.
Reason: Culex prefers to breed in fresh water.
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Assertion: In a terrestrial ecosystem, detritus food chain is the major conduit for energy flow.
Reason: Solar energy is the direct source for energy supply in a detritus food chain.
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Assertion: Hbs Hbs denotes the homozygous condition for sickle-cell anaemia.
Reason: It occurs due to substitution of glutamic acid by valine at the 6 position of (B-chain of Hb.
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Assertion: A male is found to be lacking facial hair and pubic hair.
Reason: It is a case of hyposecretion of testosterone from Leydig's cells of testes.
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Assertion: Some marine animals find it difficult to live in fresh water and vice versa.
Reason: Some animals can tolerate a narrow salinity range, while others can tolerate a wide salinity range.
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Assertion: Extra oxygen consumption in human, body is known as oxygen debt.
Reason: The extra oxygen is required by the body to oxidise the accumulated lactic acid produced during strenuous exercise.
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Assertion: AIDS is caused by the HIV, a retro-virus.
Reason: Retroviruses have RNA genome.
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Assertion: Inbreeding increases homozygosity, thus exposes harmful recessive genes, which are eliminated by selection.
Reason: Continued inbreeding reduces fertility and productivity.
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