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Q:

RNA interference (RNAi) is a mechanism by which short RNA sequences bind onto specific targets of RNA molecules. One of its consequences is the targeting of RNA molecules for intracellular destruction. This protects cells against viral and other infectious RNA molecules. In this capacity, RNAi's function is analogous to which of the following?

A

macrophages

B

cytotoxic T cells

C

antibodies

D

apoptosis