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SiRNA

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Small interfering RNA; a molecule used to silence or reduce the expression of specific genes by degrading their mRNA.

AP course connection

Topic 6.5: 6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression

Unit 6