Double-stranded RNA can trigger the degradation of complementary mRNA. This method of gene expression control works by ____.
A)preventing DNA replication
B)loosening DNA from histones
C)enhancing RNA transport
D)preventing translation
E)preventing post-translational modification

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Double-stranded RNA can trigger the degradation of complementary mRNA, which prevents translation of the mRNA into protein. This is a common method of post-transcriptional gene expression control in many organisms.

Double-Stranded RNA Can Trigger the Degradation of Complementary MRNA