RNA structure

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What is RNA?

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

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What is the primary function of RNA in cells?

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The primary function of RNA is to carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What are the three main types of RNA?

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The three main types of RNA are messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA).

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What is the structure of RNA?

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RNA is typically single-stranded and consists of a sugar-phosphate backbone and nitrogenous bases.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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The sugar found in RNA is ribose.

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What are the nitrogenous bases in RNA?

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The nitrogenous bases in RNA are adenine (A), uracil (U), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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How does RNA base pairing differ from DNA base pairing?

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In RNA, adenine pairs with uracil (A-U) instead of thymine (A-T) as in DNA.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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mRNA serves as a template for protein synthesis by carrying the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is the role of tRNA?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, matching them to the mRNA sequence.

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What is the role of rRNA?

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rRNA is a structural component of ribosomes and plays a role in protein synthesis.