The discovery of RNA interference RNAi)led to its use in biotechnology and medicine.All of the following are examples of how RNAi could be used in biotechnology or medicine,EXCEPT _______.
A)to treat a disease characterized by the overexpression of a nonmutated gene
B)to study loss- of- function phenotypes of specific genes in a model research organism
C)to treat a disease characterized by the buildup of a specific protein
D)to treat a disease characterized by the normal expression of a mutated gene
E)to treat a disease characterized by a gene that is not expressed

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RNA interference (RNAi) works by silencing or reducing the expression of specific genes. It cannot be used to treat diseases caused by genes that are not expressed, as RNAi's mechanism involves targeting and degrading specific mRNA molecules to prevent the production of certain proteins.

The Discovery of RNA Interference RNAi)led to Its Use in Biotechnology