If a protein-coding gene is identified, its function can be studied by using RNA interference to ____.
A) produce an RFLP
B) determine the DNA sequence.
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 or translation, effectively silencing targeted genes. This makes it a tool for turning genes off to study their function.

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