A cellular phenomenon called RNA interference is a process in which cells produce small RNAs called _______ that bind to specific mRNAs and inhibit the translation of these mRNAs into proteins.
A)snRNAs
B)isRNAs
C)mRNAs
D)RNAsi
E)siRNAs

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RNA interference (RNAi) is a cellular process in which small RNAs called siRNAs (short interfering RNAs) bind specifically to messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and prevent their translation into proteins. This process plays a crucial role in gene regulation and defense against viral infections. Therefore, the best choice from the list is E (siRNAs).

A Cellular Phenomenon Called RNA Interference Is a Process in Which