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Tobacco plants resistant to a nematode have been developed by the introduction of DNA that produces (in the host cells):
- both sense and anti-sense RNA
- a particular hormone
- an antifeedant
- 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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