Which of the following can be used to inhibit translation of a specific gene?
A) Antisense RNA
B) Interference RNA
C) DNA chips
D) Both a and b
E) Both b and c

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Both antisense RNA and interference RNA can be used to inhibit translation of a specific gene. Antisense RNA is a single-stranded RNA molecule that is complementary to the mRNA transcript of a target gene, and it binds to the mRNA to prevent translation. Interference RNA (also known as siRNA or shRNA) is a double-stranded RNA molecule that is processed by the cell to form short interfering RNAs that bind to the target mRNA and prevent translation. DNA chips are not used to inhibit translation, but rather to measure gene expression levels.

Which of the Following Can Be Used to Inhibit Translation