RNA (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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RNA is what type of molecule?
RNA is what type of molecule?
Nucleic acid
Sugar found in RNA
Sugar found in RNA
Ribose
How many bases in RNA?
How many bases in RNA?
Four
Name the four bases in RNA
Name the four bases in RNA
Adenine (A), Guanine (G), Cytosine (C), Uracil (U)
In RNA, A pairs with?
In RNA, A pairs with?
U (uracil)
In RNA, C pairs with?
In RNA, C pairs with?
G (guanine)
mRNA stands for?
mRNA stands for?
Messenger RNA
Is mRNA single or double-stranded?
Is mRNA single or double-stranded?
Single-stranded
Function of mRNA
Function of mRNA
Carries genetic code from DNA in nucleus to ribosome
Which base replaces thymine in RNA?
Which base replaces thymine in RNA?
U (uracil)
Strands: DNA vs RNA
Strands: DNA vs RNA
DNA: double-stranded; RNA: single-stranded
Where is RNA found in the cell?
Where is RNA found in the cell?
Nucleus and cytoplasm
Sugar: DNA vs RNA
Sugar: DNA vs RNA
DNA: deoxyribose; RNA: ribose