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Assertion: RNAi involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to complementary RNA that bind to & prevents translation of the mRNA
Reason :RNAi takes place in all prokaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defense

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

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If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

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If assertion is true but reason is false.

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If both assertion and reason are false.

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