RNA structure and function Flashcards
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What does RNA stand for
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Ribonucleic acid
2
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What is RNA a type of
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nucleic acid
3
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RNA is found in all living cells it is needed to build
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proteins, which are essential for the proper functioning of cells
4
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RNA is a important ……. ………. molecule
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information-carrying molecules
5
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The function of RNA is to
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transfer the genetic code found in DNA out of the nucleus and carry it to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm
Ribosomes are where proteins are produced - they ‘read’ the RNA to make polypeptides (proteins) in a process known as translation
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