RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a polymer of nucleotides that plays a central role in protein synthesis. There are three major classes of RNA, each with a specific function in the process of protein synthesis. These RNAs are transcribed from DNA template and work together to convert the genetic information stored in DNA into proteins.
Definition
RNA: RNA is a polymer of nucleotides that is generally single-stranded and plays a key role in protein synthesis.
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
In simple words: RNA is a nucleic acid that helps in protein synthesis and has three main types, each with a specific job.
Core Concept
There are three major classes of RNA.
Each has a special function in protein synthesis.
These RNAs are transcribed from DNA template.
They work together to convert genetic information into proteins.
The three types are:
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