How does RNA interference function?
A)siRNA binds to genes and prevents transcription.
B)A single strand of the siRNA binds to the gene transcript,preventing translation.
C)The double-stranded siRNA binds to mRNA to prevent ribosomal association.
D)siRNA binds to RNA polymerase,preventing mRNA production.

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RNA interference (RNAi) functions by using short interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules to bind to specific mRNA transcripts, preventing their translation into proteins. The siRNA is only single-stranded and forms a complex with proteins to target the complementary mRNA sequence. This leads to degradation of the mRNA and inhibition of protein expression.

How Does RNA Interference Function