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RNA
A single strand of nucleic acid that carries genetic information necessary for the synthesis of proteins.
Adenine pairing in RNA
In RNA, adenine pairs with uracil (A=U) instead of thymine.
mRNA
Messenger RNA that conveys the genetic blueprint from DNA to the ribosome.
tRNA
Transfer RNA that brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome.
rRNA
Ribosomal RNA that forms the core structure of ribosomes and catalyzes protein assembly.
Translation
The process where ribosomes use mRNA to synthesize proteins.
Transcription
The process where mRNA copies DNA instructions in the nucleus.
Central dogma of molecular biology
The process of DNA to RNA to protein illustrating the flow of genetic information.
Genetic code
The sequence of nucleotides in mRNA that determines the order of amino acids in a protein.
Error in RNA synthesis
Any errors in RNA synthesis can lead to mutations that affect overall organism health.