The Structure of RNA Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is RNA otherwise known as?
A
Ribonucleic acid
2
Q
Is RNA double or single stranded?
A
Single
3
Q
Name the major difference between DNA and RNA regarding the base thymine.
A
RNA has the base uracil (U) in place of thymine (T) which DNA possesses
4
Q
Name the three types of RNA
A
tRNA, mRNA and rRNA
5
Q
What is mRNA?
A
- formed in the nucleus
- rewrites the bases in a section of DNA in transcription
- carries the code for building a specific protein from the nucleus to the ribosomes
- acts as a messenger
6
Q
What is tRNA?
A
- transfer RNA
- found in the cytoplasm
- has a clover leaf shape
- has a triplet anti-codon site and an attachment for a specific amino acid
