{"id":91716,"date":"2025-06-01T11:04:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91716"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:04:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:04:11","slug":"rna-interference-rnai-technology-has-gained-popularity-in-the-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/rna-interference-rnai-technology-has-gained-popularity-in-the-last\/","title":{"rendered":"RNA interference (RNAi)&#8217; technology has gained popularity in the last"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RNA interference (RNAi)&#8217; technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.<\/li>\n<li>It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer.<\/li>\n<li>It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies.<\/li>\n<li>It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 4&#8243; option2=&#8221;2 and 3&#8243; option3=&#8221;1 and 3&#8243; option4=&#8221;2, 3 and 4&#8243; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2019<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2019\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct option is A, as statements 1, 2, and 4 accurately describe applications of RNA interference technology, while statement 3 does not.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nRNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules. This mechanism is utilized to &#8220;silence&#8221; specific genes.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\n1.  **Gene silencing therapies:** RNAi is a primary mechanism used in gene silencing. This property is being explored to develop therapies for various genetic disorders and diseases by turning off specific problematic genes.<br \/>\n2.  **Cancer treatment:** RNAi can be used to silence genes that promote cancer cell growth, survival, or metastasis, making it a promising area of research for developing new cancer therapies.<br \/>\n3.  **Hormone replacement therapies:** Hormone replacement therapy involves administering exogenous hormones to correct a deficiency or imbalance. RNAi deals with regulating gene expression and is not directly used in hormone replacement therapy.<br \/>\n4.  **Crop resistance to viral pathogens:** RNAi can be engineered in plants to target and silence viral genes, thereby making the plants resistant to specific viral infections. This is a recognized application in agricultural biotechnology.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RNA interference (RNAi)&#8217; technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why? It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies. 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