RNA Structure Flashcards

1
Q

How many strands does RNA

A

1 strand

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2
Q

What are the bases in RNA

A

Guanine, adenine, cytosine, uracil

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3
Q

What are the pairings within the bases

A
G = C 
A = U
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4
Q

Key roles of RNA

A
  • Acts a a messenger molecule
  • regulates and synthesis proteins
  • rRNA = makes up the ribosomes
  • tRNA = carries specific amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis
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5
Q

What is the sugar found RNA

A

Ribose

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6
Q

How long is RNA

A

Short

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