structure of RNA Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
How is RNA different from DNA?
A
Pentose is ribose, base uracil replaces thymine.
2
Q
What does mRNA contain?
A
Codons (mRNA base triplets).
3
Q
What is mRNA involved in?
A
Protein synthesis.
4
Q
Where is mRNA formed?
A
In the nucleus during transcription.
5
Q
How many different types of tRNA are there?
A
At least 20.
6
Q
Where is tRNA stored?
A
Cytoplasm.
7
Q
What is the shape of tRNA?
A
Clover leaf.
8
Q
What is this shape due to?
A
Hydrogen bond from complimentary base pairs.
9
Q
What is at one end of the tRNA molecule?
A
Anticodon.
10
Q
What is at the other end of the tRNA molecule?
A
Binding site for the attachment of specific amino acid.
