RNA structure

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What does RNA stand for?

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RNA stands for ribonucleic acid.

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True or false: RNA is double-stranded.

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False. RNA is typically single-stranded.

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To which biomolecule class do DNA and RNA belong?

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DNA and RNA belong to the class of Nucleic Acids.

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Which base is not found in RNA?

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The base T (thymine) does not exist in RNA.

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How many strands does RNA have?

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RNA has one strand.

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What are the four bases found in RNA?

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The four bases in RNA are Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What is the primary function of RNA in cells?

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The primary function of RNA is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

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What is the difference between RNA and DNA in terms of sugar?

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RNA contains ribose sugar, while DNA contains deoxyribose sugar.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA stands for messenger RNA, which carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is tRNA?

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tRNA stands for transfer RNA, which helps in the translation of mRNA into proteins by bringing amino acids to the ribosome.