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

Options

(a) both sense and anti-sense RNA
(b) a particular hormone
(c) an antifeedant
(d) a toxic protein

Correct Answer:

both sense and anti-sense RNA

Explanation:

RNA interference technique, sense & antisense RNA fused to form dsRNA that silent the expression of m-RNA of nematode. RNA interference is a novel strategy adopted to prevent infestation of nematode Meloidegyne incognitia in roots of tobacco plants.