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RNA Structure Flashcards

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How many strands does RNA

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1 strand

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What are the bases in RNA

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Guanine, adenine, cytosine, uracil

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What are the pairings within the bases

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G = C 
A = U
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Key roles of RNA

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  • 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
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What is the sugar found RNA

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Ribose

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How long is RNA

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Short

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