Explaining the role of RNA within the Genetic Code, Transcription and Translation and RNA Interference
It is the instruction for creating proteins and other molecules in the cell’s nucleus. This code is embedded in DNA and then converted into RNA which then becomes proteins. The genetic code is carried by RNA, which acts as a messenger between cells and the nucleus. The process of converting the genetic code from DNA into RNA is called transcription. The DNA is copied to mRNA during transcription, and this mRNA can then be used to make proteins. Next, the mRNA used for creating proteins is translated. The ribosomes in cells are responsible for this process. RNA interference is a technique that allows small interfering RNA molecules to be used in order to influence gene expression. You use it to inhibit the translation of mRNA from proteins and regulate specific genes’ expression. RNAi was used in gene function research and is a powerful tool for the development of gene therapies. Cont…