A process leading to the generation of a functional small interfering RNA (siRNA). Includes the cleavage of double-stranded RNA to form small interfering RNA molecules (siRNAs) of 21-23 nucleotides. May also include amplification of the siRNA by RNA-directed RNA polymerase. [GOC:mah, PMID:11524674, PMID:19239886, PMID:20687832]
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M5: Ontology GO: Gene Ontology GO:BP: GO Biological Process
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