RNA interference is used to:
A) interfere with specific transcription factors.
B) knock out the expression of a specific gene.
C) prevent the duplication of DNA.
D) cause a mutation in a specific gene.
E) stimulate apoptosis.

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RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process where RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules. This effectively "knocks out" the expression of specific genes, making option B the correct answer.

RNA Interference Is Used To