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What is antisense technology ?

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When apiece of RNA that is complementary insequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene.

B

RNA polymerase producing DNA.

C

A cell displayinga foreign antigen used for synthesis of antigens.

D

Production of somaclonal variants in tissue cultures.

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When apiece of RNA that is complementary insequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene.
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