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RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a molecule similar to DNA that acts as a messenger and regulator. RNA is transcribed from DNA and translated into proteins. RNA-seq measures which genes are active in a sample.

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RNA was extracted to measure gene expression by RNA-seq.

Key facts

  • U (uracil) replaces T compared to DNA.
  • Central to expression analysis and some viruses.

Category: Genetics & Variation

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