Unlike DNA, RNA is a highly sensitive nucleic acid that can be easily degraded if not handled properly. Other factors such as heat, contaminated chemicals, and inadequate buffer conditions can also affect the integrity of RNA and lead to degradation. Evaluating its quality and integrity is therefore a critical step in ensuring its suitability for downstream processes. the gold standar... https://www.cd-genomics.com/longseq/resource-rna-integrity-number.html