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What is the percentage of total cellular RNA that messenger RNA comprises?
What is the percentage of total cellular RNA that messenger RNA comprises?
- 6-8%
- 1-2%
- 9-11%
- 3-5% (correct)
What is the structural characteristic of messenger RNA at its 5'- and 3'- ends?
What is the structural characteristic of messenger RNA at its 5'- and 3'- ends?
- 5' Cap
- Poly A tail
- Both A and B (correct)
- UTR
What is the function of messenger RNA?
What is the function of messenger RNA?
- To transport proteins to their final destination
- To store genetic information
- To synthesize proteins (correct)
- To transfer amino acids to ribosomes
What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic messenger RNA?
What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic messenger RNA?
What is the size and base sequence of messenger RNA?
What is the size and base sequence of messenger RNA?
What is the function of the 5' Cap of messenger RNA?
What is the function of the 5' Cap of messenger RNA?
What is the purpose of the Poly A tail of messenger RNA?
What is the purpose of the Poly A tail of messenger RNA?
Flashcards
mRNA Percentage
mRNA Percentage
mRNA makes up only 3-5% of total cellular RNA.
mRNA End Structures
mRNA End Structures
mRNA has special structures at both ends.
mRNA Function
mRNA Function
mRNA carries genetic code to ribosomes for protein creation.
mRNA Types
mRNA Types
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mRNA Size & Sequence
mRNA Size & Sequence
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5' Cap Function
5' Cap Function
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Poly A Tail Purpose
Poly A Tail Purpose
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