An RNA virus attack on a plant triggers the production of siRNA.These siRNAs are derived from the RNA of the _______ and cause the plant to _______.
A) plant;form mechanical barriers
B) plant;become immune to the virus
C) virus;die from a viral infection
D) virus;form mechanical barriers
E) virus;become immune to the virus

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siRNAs are derived from the virus's RNA and help the plant become immune by silencing the viral genes, preventing the virus from replicating.

An RNA Virus Attack on a Plant Triggers the Production