ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

UT-3 cycle

Okay, so let's imagine you have a toy car. When you roll it on the ground, the wheels spin around and around. That's like a cycle.

Now, UT-3 cycle is a kind of cycle too, but it's not about toy cars. It's actually about something called RNA. RNA is a special kind of molecule that helps make proteins in your body.

So, just like the wheels on your toy car, RNA also goes in cycles. In the UT-3 cycle, a specific kind of RNA called U6 goes through a series of steps to make sure it's ready to do its job of making proteins.

These steps involve other molecules called enzymes and proteins that work together to make sure the U6 RNA is all set. Think of it like a team of people working together to get ready for a game.

Once the U6 RNA is fully prepared, it can then make its way to where proteins are made in your cells. And that's how the UT-3 cycle helps your body make the proteins it needs to function properly.