RNA Flashcards
1
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RNA
A
A type of nucleic acid in the cell which plays a vital role in the production of proteins from the code in DNA
2
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RNA structure
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- Single stranded
- Phosphate
- Ribose sugar
- Base (A, U, C, G)
3
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Types of RNA
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- Messenger RNA (mRNA)
- Transfer RNA (tRNA)
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
4
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mRNA
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- Formed in the nucleus from free nucleotides
- Carries a copy of the DNA code from the nucleus to the ribosomes (site of protein synthesis)
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tRNA
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- Collects amino acids and brings them to the ribosomes to build proteins
- Folds on itself
6
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rRNA
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-Combines with proteins to create ribosomes
