RNA (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What type of molecule is RNA?
What type of molecule is RNA?
A nucleic acid
Which sugar does RNA contain?
Which sugar does RNA contain?
Ribose
How many bases does RNA have?
How many bases does RNA have?
Four bases
Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Uracil (U)
In RNA, which base does adenine (A) pair with?
In RNA, which base does adenine (A) pair with?
Uracil (U)
In RNA, which base does cytosine (C) pair with?
In RNA, which base does cytosine (C) pair with?
Guanine (G)
What does mRNA stand for?
What does mRNA stand for?
Messenger RNA
What is the structure of mRNA?
What is the structure of mRNA?
Single-stranded molecule
What does mRNA carry from the nucleus?
What does mRNA carry from the nucleus?
A copy of the genetic code
Where does mRNA carry the genetic code to?
Where does mRNA carry the genetic code to?
The ribosome
How many strands does RNA have compared to DNA?
How many strands does RNA have compared to DNA?
RNA is single-stranded, DNA is double
Where is RNA found in the cell?
Where is RNA found in the cell?
Nucleus and cytoplasm