RNA – Ribonucleic Acid (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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RNA full name
RNA full name
Ribonucleic acid
Base in RNA not in DNA
Base in RNA not in DNA
Uracil (U)
Three parts of RNA nucleotide
Three parts of RNA nucleotide
Phosphate, ribose sugar, nitrogenous base
RNA structure (strands)
RNA structure (strands)
Single-stranded
Three types of RNA
Three types of RNA
mRNA, rRNA, tRNA
mRNA function
mRNA function
Carries genetic code from DNA to ribosomes
rRNA function
rRNA function
Forms structural framework of ribosomes
tRNA function
tRNA function
Transports amino acids to ribosomes
Sugar in RNA
Sugar in RNA
Ribose
Where RNA is found in cell
Where RNA is found in cell
Nucleus, cytoplasm, ribosomes