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Understanding RNA: Types and Functions by Khen Vargas is a document available to read on EtoBox.
RNA is a complex compound that functions in cellular protein synthesis and replaces DNA in some viruses. There are three main types of RNA: messenger RNA (mRNA) which carries genetic codes from DNA, transfer RNA (tRNA) which transports amino acids during protein synthesis, and ribosomal RNA (rRNA) which is present in all organisms and is involved in biochemical reactions similar to enzymes. RNA plays important roles in human disease as some microRNAs can regulate cancer-associated genes and facilitate tumor
- Author
- Khen Vargas
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- EN