When introduced into living cells, antisense RNA molecules bind

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Antisense RNA molecules bind to complementary mRNA sequences and block protein synthesis. This is achieved by preventing the ribosome from translating the mRNA into protein, leading to the degradation of the mRNA. Antisense RNA cannot bind to DNA, as it is a single-stranded RNA molecule and cannot form base pairs with the double-stranded DNA molecule. RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) is a complex of proteins involved in RNA interference, but does not play a role in antisense RNA function.

When Introduced into Living Cells, Antisense RNA Molecules Bind