8.3 The structure of ribonucleic acid Flashcards
1
Q
what is RNA? In terms of nucleotides
A
a single stranded polynucleotide
2
Q
what types of RNA are there?
A
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
3
Q
when is mRNA made?
A
during transcription
4
Q
what can mRNA do?
A
it can move out of the nucleus and travel to the ribosome
5
Q
what is mRNA?
A
it’s a single stranded copy of a gene
6
Q
what is a codon?
A
3 bases that code an a/a in mRNA
7
Q
when is tRNA made?
A
during translation
8
Q
what are RNA’s important roles?
A
in protein synthesis
- transcription
- translation
9
Q
what is tRNA?
A
a single strand that is folded into a clover shape
10
Q
what bond holds tRNA like a clover shape?
A
H bonds
