What are the three types of RNA and describe the characteristics for each

Question 1

mRNA (messenger RNA)

Answer 1

• varies in length, depending on the gene that has been copied
• acts as the intermediary between DNA and the ribosomes
• is translated into protein by ribosomes
• is the RNA version of the gene encoded by DNA

Question 2

tRNA (transfer RNA)

Answer 2

• functions as the delivery system of amino acids to ribosomes as they synthesize proteins
• is very short, only 70 to 90 base pairs long

Question 3

rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

Answer 3

• binds with proteins to form the ribosomes
• varies in length