RNA interference would be most useful as a treatment in which of the following scenarios?
A) homozygous expression of the defective hemoglobin gene in sickle cell anemia
B) lack of expression of the chloride channel gene in cystic fibrosis
C) death of insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes
D) overexpression of inflammatory genes in Crohn disease

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RNA interference is most useful in scenarios where there is overexpression of specific genes, as it can silence or reduce the expression of these genes. In Crohn disease, the overexpression of inflammatory genes can be targeted by RNA interference to reduce inflammation.

RNA Interference Would Be Most Useful as a Treatment in Which