Exploring the molecular composition and multifaceted roles of RNA in cellular biology, this overview delves into its structure, function in gene expression, and involvement in protein synthesis. RNA's unique properties contrast with DNA, highlighting its single-stranded nature and susceptibility to hydrolysis. The text also discusses RNA's diverse types, such as mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA, and their respective roles in the central dogma of molecular biology. Advancements in RNA sequencing techniques, which have broad applications in research and medicine, are also examined.
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RNA is a polymer made up of nucleotide units containing a ribose sugar, a phosphate group, and one of four nitrogenous bases
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome for protein assembly
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
rRNA is a structural and catalytic component of ribosomes
RNA plays a crucial role in gene expression, regulation, and catalysis in the cell
Transcription is the process by which RNA is produced from DNA, mediated by RNA Polymerase
Translation is the process by which mRNA is converted into a protein at the ribosome, with the help of tRNA and rRNA
The Central Dogma describes the two-step process of gene expression: transcription and translation
RNA-Seq involves converting RNA into cDNA and then sequencing it to analyze gene expression patterns and identify novel RNA species
RNA-Seq has wide-ranging applications in biomedical research, diagnostics, and personalized medicine
RNA-Seq has revolutionized our understanding of the complexity of gene expression and its regulation
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______ is a key molecule in cells, essential for transferring genetic instructions and controlling gene activity.
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
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RNA differs from DNA as it is usually ______ and can form complex three-dimensional shapes.
single-stranded
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Transcription directionality
RNA synthesized 5' to 3' direction by adding nucleotides.
