RNA
what is RNA
A single-stranded nucleic acid that passes along genetic messages
transcription
synthesis of an RNA molecule from a DNA template
complementary base pairs
A,T,C,G
what is mRNA
messenger RNA type of RNA that carries instructions from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome.
translation
The process in which mRNA is decoded and a protein is produced.
monomer
nucleotide
what is rRNA
a type of RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes
protein
A three-dimensional polymer made of monomers of amino acids.
bases
C,G,A,U
tRNA
An RNA molecule that functions as an interpreter between nucleic acid and protein language by picking up specific amino acids and recognizing the appropriate codons in the mRNA
monomer
A simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
structure
single-stranded helix
bases
A,T,C.G
function
sends genetic information