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.