Which of the following are used to silence specific genes and hold promise for treating cancer or viral diseases, such as hepatitis B?
A) DNA fingerprinting
B) RNA interference (RNAi)
C) tumor-inducing plasmids (Ti plasmids)
D) reverse transcriptase PCR (rtPCR)
E) complementary DNA (cDNA)

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RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process where RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, effectively silencing targeted genes, and is being explored for therapeutic applications in cancer and viral diseases.

Which of the Following Are Used to Silence Specific Genes