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Tobacco plants resistant to a nematode have been developed by the introduction of DNA that produces (in the host cells):

  1. both sense and anti-sense RNA
  2. a particular hormone
  3. an antifeedant
  4. a toxic protein

Correct answer: both sense and anti-sense RNA

Solution

The resistant tobacco plants were engineered to produce both sense and antisense RNA, which form double-stranded RNA. This activates RNA interference in the nematode, silencing a vital gene and preventing infection.

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