Ribonucleic acid (RNA) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 forms of RNA?
A
mRNA, tRNA, rRNA
2
Q
What is the role of mRNA?
A
To provide transcript of part of info contained within DNA molecule (Gene).
3
Q
What happens when genes are transcribed into mRNA molecule?
A
They leave nucleus via nuclear pores + associated with a ribosome
4
Q
What are all 3 types of RNA molecules made up of?
A
RNA nucleotides
5
Q
How are RNA molecules different to DNA molecules?
A
- Pentose sugar is ribose
- Contain the pyrimidine base uracil, and not thymine
- RNA molecules form single-stranded molecules
