If a protein-coding gene is identified, its function can be studied by using RNA interference to __________.
A) produce a RFLP
B) produce an EST
C) turn the gene on
D) turn the gene off
E) induce a mutation

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RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process where RNA molecules inhibit gene expression by causing the destruction of specific mRNA molecules, effectively "turning off" the gene.

If a Protein-Coding Gene Is Identified, Its Function Can Be