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RNA

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/ɑrɛnˈeɪ/
Forms:RNAs
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(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the information from DNA to control the cellular protein biosynthesis

  • RNA transcribes genetic information from DNA to guide protein production.
  • Messenger RNA delivers codes for building specific proteins.
  • Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 use RNA as their genetic material.
  • Ribosomal RNA helps assemble amino acids into proteins.
  • Scientists edited the RNA to correct a cellular malfunction.