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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the process of RNA interference ?
(i) This is used to prevent the infestation of protozoans
(ii) It takes place in some eukaryotic and all prokaryotic organism as a method of cellular defense
(iii) The method involves silencing of a specific mRNA due to a complementary dsRNA molecule
(v)It is a novel strategy to produce pest-resistant plants.

A

(i) and (ii)

B

(i) and ( ii)

C

(i) and (iii)

D

(ii) and (iv)

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