Chp 6-RNA Flashcards
1
Q
What is RNA ?
A
RNA is a single stranded messenger molecule which copies the genetic codes from DNA
2
Q
What are the parts of an RNA nucleotide ?
A
Phosphate,Sugar,Base with the difference that instead of THymine we have Uracil
3
Q
What are different types of RNA ?
A
mRNA,tRNA,rRNA
4
Q
What is mRNA ?
A
mRNA is a messenger. It starts from nucleus to ribosome in order to deliver a copy of the DNA code to ribosome(Transcription).After that,the ribosome gathers amino acids and makes proteins(Translation)
5
Q
What is tRNA ?
A
tRNA is a transfer. It’s in cytoplasm and transfers amino acids from cytoplasm to the ribosome
6
Q
What is rRNA ?
A
rRNA is a ribosomal type of RNA. rRNA bonds with special; proteins to form a ribosome
