RNA

RNA

1. Copy of a single gene

2. Single stranded

3. Complex 3D structure

   • More like a protein

4. Chemically less stable than DNA

5. Contains ribose

6. Contains uracil instead of thymine

7. All RNA is encoded by DNA

   • not all RNA encodes a protein

8. Types

   • mRNA
     • messenger
     • encodes proteins
   • tRNA
     • transfer
     • adaptor molecules
   • rRNA
     • Ribosomal
     • component of ribosome