RNA
Plural
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.