Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
Definition
RNA is a molecule similar to DNA that plays a crucial role in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.
Related terms
Messenger RNA (mRNA): This type of RNA carries instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.
Transfer RNA (tRNA): tRNA is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome where they are assembled into proteins.
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): rRNA combines with proteins to form ribosomes, which serve as sites for protein synthesis.
"Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)" appears in:
Subjects (2)
Anatomy & Physiology
Organic Chemistry
Study guides (3)
AP Biology - 1.5 Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules
AP Biology - 1.6 Nucleic Acids
AP Biology - 6.1 DNA and RNA Structure
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