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The process of RNA interference has been used in the development of plants resistant to

1. nematodes
2. fungi
3. viruses
4. insects

Correct answer: nematodes

Solution

RNA interference can silence essential genes in a target organism, making it a useful strategy for engineering resistance. A well-known application is creating plants resistant to nematodes by disrupting their gene expression.

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