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What is the role of RNA in the cell?
To make new molecules in the cell
What is the function of proteins in the cell?
To make new molecules in the cell
What is the difference between DNA and RNA?
RNA uses the information contained within the DNA to make new molecules in the cell, while DNA is the carrier of genetic information
Study Notes
RNA in the Cell
- Acts as a messenger between DNA and the ribosome, carrying genetic information from DNA to the ribosome to synthesize proteins
- Involved in protein synthesis, catalysis, and the transmission of genetic information
- Has a shorter lifespan and is more unstable than DNA due to its single-stranded structure and presence of ribose sugar
Function of Proteins in the Cell
- Perform a wide range of functions, including catalysis, transport, regulation, and structural roles
- Involved in nearly all cellular processes, including metabolism, signaling, and cell division
- Provide structure, support, and movement to cells, as well as regulate various cellular activities
DNA vs. RNA
- DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a double-stranded, stable molecule that stores genetic information, while RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a single-stranded, unstable molecule that carries genetic information
- DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, whereas RNA contains the sugar ribose
- DNA is responsible for storing genetic information, while RNA is involved in transmitting and translating that information into proteins
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