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What is the primary characteristic of RNA's structure compared to DNA?
What is the primary characteristic of RNA's structure compared to DNA?
Which of the following components is not found in a ribonucleotide?
Which of the following components is not found in a ribonucleotide?
What role does RNA play in protein synthesis?
What role does RNA play in protein synthesis?
What can occur due to RNA's ability to fold upon itself?
What can occur due to RNA's ability to fold upon itself?
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Which of the following nitrogenous bases is unique to RNA?
Which of the following nitrogenous bases is unique to RNA?
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Study Notes
RNA Structure
- RNA is a single-stranded molecule composed of ribonucleotides
- Ribonucleotides in RNA contain ribose (pentose sugar), one of four nitrogenous bases (A, U, G, C), and a phosphate group
- Ribonucleotides are linked by phosphodiester bonds
DNA vs RNA
- DNA is typically double-stranded, while RNA is typically single stranded
- RNA can fold upon itself due to complementary base pairing within the molecule
- These folds create a three-dimensional structure
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Explore the essentials of RNA structure, including its composition, the significance of ribonucleotides, and the differences between RNA and DNA. Understand how RNA's single-stranded nature contributes to its unique three-dimensional shape and functionality in biological processes.
