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ZOOLOGY

Which technique uses double-stranded RNA to silence specific genes in pests?

RNA interference (RNAi) uses double-stranded RNA to silence specific genes in pests, preventing their growth. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.

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ZOOLOGY

Which technique uses RNA interference to silence specific gene expression in pests?

RNA interference (RNAi) is used to silence specific gene expression, including in pests for crop protection. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

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Plant Breeding 1

Strict quarantine laws are aimed at preventing:

Quarantine statutes aim primarily at exclusion of exotic pests, pathogens and weeds not present in importing country, preventing establishment of new epidemics that could devastate agriculture and trade. Under Plant Quarantine Regulation Order 2003 enforced by NBPGR, every consignment requires phytosanitary certificate from source nation, inspection upon arrival for insects such as shot hole borer Xyleborus ferrugineus, fungi such as Dothidella ulei causing South American leaf blight, and weed seeds. Provisions include post-entry quarantine growing for one vegetative season, treatment with systemic fungicides and destruction of infected lots. Compliance preserves biodiversity, safeguards national food security and maintains compliance with IPPC international trade obligations, avoiding costly eradication programs and embargoes. This understanding supports competitive exam preparation for NEET, GATE and CSIR NET concepts linking genotype with phenotype through molecular pathways involving transcription factors, hormones and metabolic enzymes that regulate development, adaptation and reproductive biology in applied breeding programs. Additional insights from genomic studies reveal QTL clusters, epigenetic modifications and protein interactions that influence trait expression under varied agro-climatic conditions and management.

Ref: Plant Quarantine Order 2003 Indiankanoon; IPPC ISPM 2 Pest Risk Analysis; e-coursesonline quarantine prevention objective.

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