RNA pt1

Jo Humphrey & Lizzie Glennon The University of Leeds
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Synopsis

How do small interfering RNAs control gene expression?

  • Overview of how DNA codes for proteins
  • Structure of DNA and RNA, and how they are adapted for different functions
  • Using gene over-expression and RNA interference to create research models in the lab
  • Uses of RNA interference for therapeutics
  • The mechanism of RNA interference

Covers and expands on OCR 2.1.2a and b, AQA 3.1.6 the genetic code and regulation of translation and transcription


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