To introduce dsRNA into C. elegans, it is enough just to dip the worms into media that includes E. coli containing the dsRNA because __________

A) E. coli infect C. elegans and then the RNA is released
B) E. coli break up into pieces due to the presence of the worms
C) C. elegans feed on the transgenic bacteria
D) C. elegans emit toxins that paralyze the bacteria
E) E. coli emit chemicals that cause pores to open in the nematode body wall


C

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