Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What is RNAi?
A
A naturally occurring process in plants. ds RNA interferes with homologous RNA
2
Q
What does RNAi target?
A
It targets single genes and allows us to remove unwanted products in them.
3
Q
What does HIGS mean?
A
Host Induces Gene Silencing
4
Q
Can you only stop the expression of a gene?
A
No, you can also differ it.
5
Q
Why can we add the dsRNA topologically?
A
Because it will spread through the organism
