RNA propeties Flashcards
1
Q
RNA strands form a ………. handed helix
A
Right handed helix
2
Q
Self complementary strands can form ………… loops and ………… loops
A
Internal loops and hairpin loops
3
Q
RNA absorbs UV light at …………
A
260nm
4
Q
Examples of functional RNA’s are
A
tRNA, rRNA, snRNA (Small Nuclear RNA) miRNA (micro) siRNA (Small interfering)
5
Q
What is the function of snRNA
A
Small Nuclear RNA processes RNA transcripts
6
Q
What is the function of miRNA
A
Micro RNA regulates the amount of protein made
7
Q
What is the function of siRNA
A
Small interfering RNA acts to defend the genome
8
Q
In tRNA the amino acids bind to the …………….
A
3’ OH group
9
Q
What is Aminoacyl-tRNA
A
A tRNA with a amino acid bonded to it’s 3’ OH group
