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RNA stands for ribonucleic acid, it is a nucleic acid similar to DNA but instead of having deoxyribose, RNA contains ribose. There are 3 types of RNA:
1. Messenger RNA (mRNA): its job is to act as a "messenger" that transmit transcribed information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes cites in the cytoplasm of the cell. At these ribosomes sites, proteins are made from the amino acid sequences that the mRNA carries.
2. Transfer RNA (tRNA): there are 20 types of these RNA, each type is assigned to a specific amino acid. Its job is to "transfer" these amino acid and chain them together in the order specified by the mRNA.
3. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): it is an element of the ribosomes where proteins are made in the cytoplasm.
In general, RNA carries information from the nucleus of the cell to the ribosomes in order to make protein.
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Is RNA found in Humans?
yes
Is nucleic acid harmful for humans?
No. It isn't. They form the backbone of DNA and RNA in our body.
How many strands is RNA made of?
in humans there is one strand of RNA, hence the name single-stranded RNA. However, in some viruses (such as HIV), there are double-stranded RNA made by the enzyme transcriptase.
Why do sulfonamides not affect humans?
Humans are unable to make their own folate. Folate is necessary for the production of DNA and RNA so humans must eat folate produced by other organisms which is why humans are unaffected by the action of sulphonamides.
RNA is single stranded?
mRNA, or messenger RNA is single stranded, and so are transfer RNA, snRNA, hnRNA, and ribosomal RNA. The exception are some viral RNA's, that can be double stranded. Remember that despite having Uracil instead of Thymine, RNA can base pair anyway, just like in the case of the beforementioned RNA-viruses.
What factors contributes to genetic variation between humans?
the genes that code for RNA and proteins...............
What are noroviruses?
Noroviruses are a group of related, single-stranded RNA (ribonucleic acid) viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis in humans.
What are the 3 main kinds of rna?
The 3 types of RNA are; Transfer RNA (t-RNA), messenger RNA(m-RNA), and ribosomal RNA(r-RNA).
What are two good genetic materials?
I think the two types of genetic materials are the DNA & RNA. DNA is seen in humans mammals and almost all other organisms but RNA is seen in some viruses like TMV.
Is small RNA is a type of RNA?
of course its a type of RNA it has RNA in its name
What is RNA polymearase?
RNA polymerase is an enzyme that makes a RNA copy from an RNA template.
What are the three kinda of RNA?
The three types of RNA are: mRNA (messanger RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA), and tRNA (transfer RNA).
